Ventura County Velocity Track Meet

Saturday, September 21, 2024 Past event

9:15 PM PDT

Ventura, California

$15.00–$25.00 · 3 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a thrilling day of competition at the inaugural Ventura County Velocity Track Meet, taking place on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the vibrant Larrabee Stadium in Ventura. This exciting event invites runners of all ages and abilities to lace up their shoes and showcase their speed in both a 1-mile race and a challenging 5000m race. Whether you’re representing your run club, your city, or just your own personal best, this track meet promises camaraderie and spirited competition.

The highlight of the day includes awards for the top three male and female finishers in both the Open and Master's (40+) categories, with special gift cards from Urbane Cafe for the overall winners in the 1-Mile race. Don't miss the chance to participate in the City Challenge 5000m, where cities across Ventura County will compete for bragging rights! With gates opening at 5:10 PM and races kicking off shortly after, this event is sure to be a memorable experience filled with energy, excitement, and community spirit. Come join the fun and make your mark on the track!

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Races

1-Mile

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to race an all-out mile on the track! Multiple heats may be necessary depending on the number of participants. Runners should be ready to start their heat any time between 5:30pm and 6:00pm. Results will be based on GUN TIME ONLY, with times recorded manually by our event volunteers and verified via video footage if necessary. To keep costs low, chip timing is not available for this event. Awards will be given to the top 3 overall finishers in the following categories, and 1st place in each category will also receive a gift card from Urbane Cafe! - Open Female - Open Male - Master's Female (40+ Years Old) - Maser's Male (40+ Years Old)

8:30 PM PDT

$15.00

Entries closed
5000m City Challenge

Come rep your city in the 5000m! This will be 12.5 laps around the track, and multiple heats may be necessary depending on the number of participants. Runners should be ready to start their heat any time between 6:15pm and 7:15pm. Results will be based on GUN TIME ONLY, with times recorded manually by our event volunteers and verified via video footage if necessary. To keep costs low, chip timing is not available for this event. The City Challenge includes scoring for your city of residence against other Ventura County city teams (e.g. Team Oxnard, Team Thousand Oaks, etc.). Your City Challenge team will be based on your address submitted with your race registration, and residents of unincorporated areas of Ventura County will be added to a city team on a case-by-case basis. Team scores will be based on the combined times of its scoring members. City Challenge teams will consist of the following: - Male Team: Top 5 male finishers from your city - Female Team: Top 5 female finishers - Coed Team: Combined top 3 male and top 3 female finishers Awards will be given to the top 3 overall individual finishers in the following categories: - Open Female - Open Male - Master's Female (40+ Years Old) - Master's Male (40+ Years Old)

9:15 PM PDT

$15.00

Entries closed
Velocity Double - 1-Mile and 5000m Combo

Receive a discount when you race in both the 1-mile and 5000m events!

8:30 PM PDT

$25.00

Entries closed

Organiser's description

Come join us for the inaugural Ventura County Velocity all comers track meet hosted by Venturacers and in collaboration with Urbane Cafe! This event includes a 1-mile and 5000m race and provides the opportunity to rep your speed, rep your run club, and rep your city with your friends on the track! Each race will have awards for the top 3 overall male and female finishers in the Open and Master's (40+) categories based on gun time. 1st place overall male and female winners (Open and Master's) in the 1-Mile will also receive a gift card to Urbane Cafe! Don't miss out on the City Challenge 5000m and chance to race for your town! Channel your inspiration from the Olympics and come join your friends and competitors on the big oval in Ventura County!

SCHEDULE:

5:10pm - Gates Open at Larrabee Stadium (Ventura High School)

5:30pm - 1-Mile Heat #1 Start

6:00pm - End of 1-Mile Heats

6:15pm - 5000m Heat #1 Start

7:15pm - End of 5000m Heats

7:30pm - Awards Ceremony

7:45pm - End of Event

CITY CHALLENGE:

The 5000m race will serve as the City Challenge for this event, with each city in Ventura County competing as a team for the title. City teams will be assembled based on the home address of each participant, and team scoring will be based on combined total time of the fastest runners in each category (female, male, coed).

* Female Team: Combined time of top 5 female finishers
* Male Team: Combined time of top 5 male finishers
* Coed Team: Combined time of top 3 female and top 3 male finishers

TIMING:

All results will be based on gun time only. To keep costs low for our participants, chip timing will not be available for this event.

RESULTS:

Results will be posted on 9/22 on RunSignUp.

PARKING:

Street parking is available around Ventura High School.

FAQS:

Is there a time requirement? How fast do I need to be? To receive an official time, you must be able to run the 1-mile in under 13 minutes or the 5000m under 40 minutes so that the event can accommodate multiple heats of each distance. Participants are welcome to join the race even if they cannot make the time cutoffs, but they may not receive an official time and may need to move to an outer lane as they finish their event.

Are all ages welcome? Yes! However, parents should be aware of the potential for congestion on the track during each race and the finish time expectations listed above for their children.

Are spikes allowed? Yes, but spikes must be limited to 3/16" height or less.