SHUTTLES, PARKING, AND DROP OFFS

Saturday


Parking for Saturday's Packet Pick-Up is in Downtown Ventura - We recommend the free parking structure located at 522 E Santa Clara St, Ventura, CA 93001 (On Santa Clara St between California and Chestnut.) There are lots of free parking Downtown and some paid parking options. To view a map of Downtown Ventura parking please click HERE.


We are really excited about this year's packet pick-up location. It is in the heart of Downtown Ventura which features amazing restaurants and shopping.


Sunday


All Shuttle Pick Ups are all at the Ventura County Fair Grounds 10 W Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001

You can pay $10 (cash or credit card) to park at the Fairgrounds or you can park downtown for free and walk to the shuttle pick up on Harbor Blvd on the at the Ventura County Fairgrounds.


Race Morning Packet Pick Up is located at your respective start lines. Please note for the half and full marathons there is a $20 fee to pick up on race morning - http://www.venturamarathon.com/runners-resources/race-day-packet-pickup


Spectator Parking


The finish line is in Downtown Ventura in front of Mission Park. Parking for Saturday's Packet Pick-Up is in Downtown Ventura - We recommend the free parking structure located at 522 E Santa Clara St, Ventura, CA 93001 (On Santa Clara St between California and Chestnut.) There is lots of free parking Downtown and some paid parking options. To view a map of Downtown Ventura parking please click HERE.


Full Marathon


Full Marathon Shuttles - The full marathon shuttles will leave for the start line at 4:30am. Please arrive by 4:20am. Dress Warm - we have gear check or you can wear and leave clothes you wish to donate (we will donate them). It will be really cold at the start. Layer Layer Layer. Make sure you get on the correct shuttle for your start line. There will be signs taped to the front windows of the buses indicating which start line they are going to.


Parking at the Full Marathon Start - There is no official parking at the marathon start line and there are no shuttles that go back to the marathon start. However, you can find parking off the roads on nearby streets where legally marked. Please note you cannot park on McNell between Reeves Rd and Grand Ave. 


Drop Offs at the Full Marathon Start - Drop-offs are allowed at the corner of Grand Ave and McNell (the participant(s) will then walk down McNell to the start. Please note that McNell will be closed between Grand Ave and Reeves Rd. This is the most convenient race strategy if you have someone willing to drop you off. You must get dropped off by 6:00am or you will have to walk about a mile to get to the start line and may arrive late. It will still be dark so pay attention to vehicles and surroundings.



Half Marathon


Half Marathon Shuttles - Half marathon shuttles will leave for the start line at 4:30am and 5:30am. Please arrive by 4:20am and 5:20am. Dress Warm - we have gear check or you can wear and leave clothes you wish to donate (we will donate them). It will be really cold at the start. Layer Layer Layer. Make sure you get on the correct shuttle for your start line. There will be signs taped to the front windows of the buses indicating which start line they are going to.


Parking at the Half Marathon Start - There is no official parking at the half marathon start line and there are no shuttles that go back to the half marathon start. However, you can find parking off the roads on nearby streets where legally marked.


Drop Offs at the Half Marathon Start - Drop offs are allowed at the start line. You can get dropped off at the half start. We recommend you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the race start so you don't feel rushed and in case there are delays. Please review the drop off area on the map at the bottom of this page.


Saturday Parking Map for Packet Pick Up


*Packet Pick Up is at Mission Park in Downtown Ventura (185 E Santa Clara St. Ventura, CA 93001)

Athlete Drop-Off Map for the Full Marathon

Recommended Directions to Athlete Drop Off - Full Marathon Start


You MUST arrive by 6:00am for Athlete Drop Off. The roads will be closed starting at 6:00am and you won’t be able to get near the start (closest drop off point is almost a mile away), which may mean getting to the start line late. 


FROM VENTURA AREA

  1. Head North on Hwy 33 towards Ojai
  2. Take a Slight Right on Hwy 150 (Vons will be on your left hand side)
  3. Turn Left on Carne Rd
  4. Turn Right on Grand Ave
  5. Athlete Drop Off will be on the Right Hand Side just before McNell Rd (keep an eye out for our Athlete Drop Off signs) 


FROM SANTA PAULA AREA

The 150 is still closed between Ojai and Ventura

You will need to take the 101 to the 33 (see above)


TO EXIT ATHLETE DROP OFF

  1. Continue Straight on Grand Ave
  2. Turn Left on McNell Rd
  3. Turn Left on Thacher Rd
  4. Turn Left on Carne Rd
  5. Turn Right on Grand Ave


Please note, there is NO PARKING in the Athlete Drop Off area. It is for drop off only. 


There is limited parking near the full marathon start line. There is also no return shuttle back to the start if you choose to park there. You must find your own ride back. Be sure to keep an eye out for any no parking signs. 


We recommend either taking the shuttle or getting dropped off. 


Please be respectful of the neighbors and keep noise to a minimum. Please also be respectful and courteous to other drivers and runners. 



Athlete Drop-Off Map for the Half Marathon

Recommended Directions to Athlete Drop Off - Half Marathon Start


FROM OJAI AREA

Please note the 150 is closed between Ojai and Santa Paula so if you are coming from Santa Paula or the 126 you will need to get to the 101 and take the 33 as if you were coming from Ventura. The below directions are for those who live in Ojai and not affected by the 150 closure.

  1. Head South on Hwy 33 towards Oak View
  2. Turn Right on Baldwin Rd
  3. Turn Right on S Rice Rd
  4. Turn Right on W Lomita Ave
  5. Athlete Drop Off will be on the Right Hand Side just before S La Luna Ave (keep an eye out for our Athlete Drop Off signs) 
  6. To Exit - Turn Right on S La Luna Ave 


FROM VENTURA AREA

  1. Head North on Hwy 33 towards Oak View
  2. Turn Left on Baldwin Rd
  3. Turn Right on S Rice Rd
  4. Turn Right on W Lomita Ave
  5. Athlete Drop Off will be on the Right Hand Side just before S La Luna Ave (keep an eye out for our Athlete Drop Off signs) 
  6. To Exit - Turn Right on S La Luna Ave 


FROM SANTA BARBARA AREA

  1. Head East on Hwy 150 (Casitas Pass Rd)
  2. Turn Left on S Rice Rd
  3. Turn Right on W Lomita Ave
  4. Athlete Drop Off will be on the Right Hand Side just before S La Luna Ave (keep an eye out for our Athlete Drop Off signs) 
  5. To Exit - Turn Right on S La Luna Ave 


Please note, there is NO PARKING in the Athlete Drop Off area. It is for drop off only. 


There is extremely limited parking near the half marathon start line. There is also no return shuttle back to the start if you choose to park there. You must find your own ride back. Be sure to keep an eye out for any no parking signs. 


We strongly recommend either taking the shuttle or getting dropped off. 


Please be respectful of the neighbors and keep noise to a minimum. Please also be respectful and courteous to other drivers and runners.

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