ABWR Half Marathon - Ventura

Ventura, United States • 12 Apr 2026

Yaya's Run : Ventura, CA

Yaya's Run is a multi-distance road event held on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Surfers Point at Seaside Park, Shoreline Drive, Ventura, CA 93001. The event is presented in memory of a local runner and offers multiple distance options on the beach path.

Distances

  • 5k
  • 10k
  • 15k
  • Half marathon

Course and support

The course uses an open beach-path route with marked out-and-back loops. The 5k is an out-and-back route. The 10k is two 5k loops and the 15k is three 5k loops. The half marathon uses three 4.36-mile loops; the half marathon route goes south first with the 5k/10k/15k and then continues north to a marked turnaround. An aid station is located at the turnaround/start-finish area and provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels.

Entries, timing, and policies

Price tiers are listed for early bird, race month, and race day entry, with higher fees on race day. Race day registration accepts cash, Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal. Transfers are allowed only by email request to the organizer; there is a no-refund policy. The half marathon has a 3:15 time limit; early-start requests can be arranged with the organizer.

Amenities and results

Registration includes custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos and videos, posted results within 12-24 hours, and an assortment of snacks and samples. Parking is available in a nearby lot at Surfers Point. Bib pickup is provided on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon
15 km
15k
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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