Lake Casitas Short Course Championships (Middle School Racer Sign Ups ONLY)
- Date Fri 31st October 2025
- Time 4:15PM PDT
- Location Ventura, California
- Price $6.30
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day at the Lake Casitas Short Course Championships on Friday, October 31, 2025, in beautiful Ventura, California! This event is set to make history with the introduction of a new middle school race featuring participants from all genders and grades. The middle school race will kick off at 4:15 PM, followed by high school races at 4:45 PM and 5:15 PM. Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Casitas, this cross-country meet has been a beloved tradition for over 30 years and is known for showcasing the incredible talent of young athletes.
Participants will have a chance to compete for medals, with the top 30 boys and girls receiving recognition in the finish chute. Registration is just $5 and includes live chip timing, ensuring an accurate and exciting race experience. Make sure to register your athlete by October 29 at 8:00 PM to secure their spot. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to cheer on the next generation of runners and enjoy the festive atmosphere, complete with custom event t-shirts and a snack bar! Join us at 11311 Santa Ana Rd in Ventura, and be part of an unforgettable day of community and competition!
Participants will have a chance to compete for medals, with the top 30 boys and girls receiving recognition in the finish chute. Registration is just $5 and includes live chip timing, ensuring an accurate and exciting race experience. Make sure to register your athlete by October 29 at 8:00 PM to secure their spot. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to cheer on the next generation of runners and enjoy the festive atmosphere, complete with custom event t-shirts and a snack bar! Join us at 11311 Santa Ana Rd in Ventura, and be part of an unforgettable day of community and competition!
Organiser's Description
Lake Casitas Short Course Championships is a high school level meet, home of the Ventura County Championship on the beautiful Lake Casitas Cross Country Course where many legends of the sport have run over the last 30 years. THIS YEAR WILL FEATURE A NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL RACE IN 2025. This will be one middle school race with all genders and grades. If registrations are over 200 runners, we may increase to two races.
Important race information:
* COURSE MAP LINK HERE [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_V5IYlLGoS2VmN3b3JiOUQ4OVk/view?resourcekey=0-pahPegTyIzv1sPa-QEOvcw]
* MIDDLE SCHOOL RACE TIME: 4:15PM
* High School races will follow at 4:45pm and 5:15pm. Stick around to watch the "big kids" race!
* AWARDS: Top 30 boys and Top 30 girls will receive medals in the finish chute.
* COST: $5 goes towards timing with live chip timing and awards. Paid here, on RunSignUp. Parents can register their athletes.
* _REGISTRATION CLOSES FOR ENTRIES ON OCT 29TH AT 8:00PM._
* DIRECTIONS: 11311 Santa Ana Rd, Ventura, CA 93001. From the main Lake Casitas gate, turn right and drive about 2 miles to the cross country course and boat launch ramp
* PARKING: NO BUSSES OR CARS WILL BE ALLOWED PAST THE LAST GATE AFTER 3:45pm. If you get to the course early, park in the group campsite area before the last gate. There will be people there to help direct you. Busses should park along the top road before the gate. However, if you park down on the course level you will not be able to leave until the final race is completed for the day and the runners have left the finish area (usually about 6:00pm). It is a 1/4 mile walk from the parking area down to the starting line/check in area. After drop off, some bus drivers may prefer to park in the paved lot to the left (south) of the entrance station of the park and then return to pick the team up. THERE IS A $10 CHARGE PER VEHICLE ENTERING THE PARK. PLEASE BE SURE PARENTS AND FRIENDS AWARE OF THIS CHARGE SO THAT THEY MAY PLAN CARPOOLS.
* WATER: Please provide water for your teams and make sure your runners pre-hydrate. Faucets are available to refill your containers around the Spectator Hill, by the restrooms, and in the camping areas. We will have water in cups at the finish line for athletes. YOU MAY PROVIDE WATER TO ATHLETES DURING THE RACE.
* T-SHIRTS AND SNACK BAR: We will have custom Lake Casitas Short Course Championships t-shirts for sale as well as a light snack bar. Halloween themed, get yours before we sell out!
QUESTIONS? Contact Garrett at [email protected]
Important race information:
* COURSE MAP LINK HERE [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_V5IYlLGoS2VmN3b3JiOUQ4OVk/view?resourcekey=0-pahPegTyIzv1sPa-QEOvcw]
* MIDDLE SCHOOL RACE TIME: 4:15PM
* High School races will follow at 4:45pm and 5:15pm. Stick around to watch the "big kids" race!
* AWARDS: Top 30 boys and Top 30 girls will receive medals in the finish chute.
* COST: $5 goes towards timing with live chip timing and awards. Paid here, on RunSignUp. Parents can register their athletes.
* _REGISTRATION CLOSES FOR ENTRIES ON OCT 29TH AT 8:00PM._
* DIRECTIONS: 11311 Santa Ana Rd, Ventura, CA 93001. From the main Lake Casitas gate, turn right and drive about 2 miles to the cross country course and boat launch ramp
* PARKING: NO BUSSES OR CARS WILL BE ALLOWED PAST THE LAST GATE AFTER 3:45pm. If you get to the course early, park in the group campsite area before the last gate. There will be people there to help direct you. Busses should park along the top road before the gate. However, if you park down on the course level you will not be able to leave until the final race is completed for the day and the runners have left the finish area (usually about 6:00pm). It is a 1/4 mile walk from the parking area down to the starting line/check in area. After drop off, some bus drivers may prefer to park in the paved lot to the left (south) of the entrance station of the park and then return to pick the team up. THERE IS A $10 CHARGE PER VEHICLE ENTERING THE PARK. PLEASE BE SURE PARENTS AND FRIENDS AWARE OF THIS CHARGE SO THAT THEY MAY PLAN CARPOOLS.
* WATER: Please provide water for your teams and make sure your runners pre-hydrate. Faucets are available to refill your containers around the Spectator Hill, by the restrooms, and in the camping areas. We will have water in cups at the finish line for athletes. YOU MAY PROVIDE WATER TO ATHLETES DURING THE RACE.
* T-SHIRTS AND SNACK BAR: We will have custom Lake Casitas Short Course Championships t-shirts for sale as well as a light snack bar. Halloween themed, get yours before we sell out!
QUESTIONS? Contact Garrett at [email protected]
Lake Casitas Short Course Championships (Middle School Racer Sign Ups ONLY)
