Nature Made Great Race: Half Marathon

Agoura Hills, United States • 11 Apr 2026

Event overview

The Nature Made Great Race takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Agoura Hills, California. The event is held at Chumash Park (5550 Medea Valley Dr, Agoura Hills, CA 91301). Established in 1986, the event features scenic routes that pass through mountains, ranches, canyons and meadows and finishes with a large post-race party offering free food, music and shopping. A virtual participation option is also available.

Race distances and challenges

  • Half Marathon (Chesebro Half Marathon - mostly trail with road sections)
  • 10K (Old Agoura 10K)
  • 5K (Deena Kastor 5K)
  • 15K (Double Stack Challenge - combined 10K + 5K)
  • 10.3 Mile (Cronies Triple Stack Challenge - combined 10K + 5K + 1 Mile)
  • 1 Mile (United Track 1 Mile)

Perks, services and certification

The event provides participant benefits including a custom goodie bag, a premium technical running top, commemorative finisher medals (additional medals for combo challenges), RFID timing with live results, course photographers, aid stations, USATF certified and sanctioned courses, well-marked routes, free expo and race-day parking, hundreds of age group awards, and prize electronics for top finishers in select races. Registration and sponsor information are available through the event organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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