Thanksgiving Day 5k

Covid-19 event update

We are going cup-less

no more disposable cups at our events. We will have reusable cups for you to purchase on race day or at packet pickup. Or bring your own. Water and Gatorade at all refueling stations: Bring your own cup!

What about masks and the like?

The health department is telling us that we do not need any masks for this event, soooo you do what's comfortable for you and we are all good. If the rules change by race day we will of course announce the details as soon as we know them.

Hand sanitizer stations ?

Yes we will have several hand sanitizing stations all over the event.

SWAG - Race day shirt, finisher medal, reusable goody bag

November 23, 2023

Rancho Simi Community Park 1765 Royal Ave, Simi Valley CA 93065

Top 5 Reasons to Run with Elite Sports CA
5 - Races always start on time!
4 - Race distances are measured correctly!
3 - Race SWAG including finishers medal, event day dry-fit shirt, water bottle and MORE!
2 - Race day packet pick up available! Time saver if you are traveling in from out of town!
1 - Have an emergency? Can't make the event you've paid for? No problem we will reschedule you for any Elite Sports CA event within the next 12 months. WHAT?? YES unheard of!!

No more excuses, Register today!

Thanksgiving day @ 8 am

Event info:

Course Description: Race start - 8:00 am - This is a RAIN or SHINE event.
Start at Rancho Simi Park and run along the Arroyo bike path that is lined with beautiful trees for shade and runs through the center of Simi Valley and along the Arroyo Creek. Still home to ducks and herons, (AKA- not cranes), who are soaking up the sun while playing in the gently flowing water. There will be water stations every 1.5 miles. No race day registration ... sooo register today!

Weekend Warriors / Beginners / walkers:
Yes, this is a very walker friendly course! It is mostly flat, with a few gentle rollers to keep you on your game. There are plenty of water stations, and this event is loads of fun!

Middle of the pack runners:
Looking for a PR (Personal Record)?? Then this is the race for you! Mostly flat course, with some gentle rollers and plenty of room to make your move towards your new PR

Elite and Advanced runners:
This mostly flat course along with some mild rollers, which are mid way through your run. There are some long stretches to allow you to really open up your speed along the home stretch of the course.

All Runners will receive:
Finisher medal
Tech shirt

water bottle

goody bag