Nature Made Great Race: Half Marathon

Agoura Hills, United States • 11 Apr 2026

Event Overview

The Nature Made Great Race is a running event taking place on April 11, 2026, at Chumash Park in Agoura Hills, California. It is the 41st edition of an event first established in 1986. The event features multiple race distances with on-road and trail options.

Distances

  • Chesebro Half Marathon: A mostly trail race.
  • Old Agoura 10K: A 10-kilometer road race.
  • Deena Kastor 5K: A 5-kilometer road race.
  • 15K Double Stack Challenge: A combination of the 10K and 5K races.
  • Cronies Triple Stack Challenge (10.3 Miles): A combination of the 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile races.
  • United Track 1 Mile: A run/walk event open to all ages.

Participant Information

The event includes several features for participants. All finishers receive a commemorative medal, and participants in the Double and Triple Stack Challenges receive two medals. A custom-designed drawstring bag and a technical running top are provided. The courses are described as scenic and are USATF certified and sanctioned.

A post-race party is noted, featuring food, music, and shopping. The event uses RFID timing and has photographers on course. There is free parking available on race day and at a pre-race expo. Awards are given to hundreds of age group winners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Chesebro Half Marathon (~8 Mile Trail & 5 Mile Road)
10 km
Cronies Triple Stack Challenge - 10k
10 km
Double Stack Challenge - 10k
10 km
Old Agoura 10k
5 km
Cronies Triple Stack Challenge - 5k
5 km
Deena Kastor 5k
5 km
Double Stack Challenge - 5k
Cronies Triple Stack Challenge - 1 Mile
United Track 1 Mile - All Ages
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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