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  2009 Great Race News
Updated Nov. 14, 2008

Pacific Half Featured in LAS&F!
Read about the new Pacific Half Marathon in the November/December issue of Los Angeles Sports and Fitness Magazine. "It is likely to be one of the most unique course you have ever run."

Race in March, marathoners of L.A.!
Did you sign up to race a marathon in L.A. and are you tired of it changing its date - from March to February to May? You CAN race in March! Choose between the Chesebro Half Marathon or the Pacific Half Marathon or the Old Agoura 10K or the Deena Kastor 5K. Register for the Great Race!

Great Rates at Great Hotel!
The Great Race welcomes back the Homewood Suites by Hilton Agoura Hills as our official hotel. If you are looking for a place to stay, the Homewood Suites Agoura Hills is offering rooms for only $109/night. At only about a mile away from the race finish, this is a great deal! Click here to book your room.

Chesebro Half Marathon 30% Full
This is the earliest date in race history that the Chesebro Half Marathon has reached this capacity. The race is sure to sell out in record time. Register now to reserve your spot.
Introducing the Pacific Half Marathon!
A brand new race for 2009! The Pacific Half Marathon is a road race winding through the most scenic and tranquil areas. This road half marathon starts at Paramount Ranch, where many movies and TV shows were filmed and also home to the Paramount Ranch racetrack, popular in the mid-1950s. The course runs on roads around the Santa Monica Mountains passing through the historic districts of Cornell, Malibou Lake and Old Agoura and ends with all the other races at Chumash Park.

2009 Registration is Open!
Click here to register for any of the 6 events at the 2009 Dole Great Race of Agoura Hills.

The Chesebro Half Marathon has sold out the last five years so sign up now to secure your spot. The course is wonderful, the support great and the reviews outstanding!

The Pacific Half Marathon is brand new for 2009, a road race that runs through some of the most scenic and historic areas.

The Old Agoura 10K was recognized in Runner's World magazine as one of the Top 10Ks in the country!

The Deena Kastor 5K is named for Deena Kastor, Olympic marathon bronze medalist, multiple American record holder and she grew up in Agoura Hills!

The Kids 1 Mile is a celebration of fitness and one of the largest youth runs in California!


2009 Great Race Date!
The 24th annual Great Race will take place Saturday, March 28, 2009. The Great Race expo will be March 26-28.
Best Post Race Party!
Voted Best Post Race Party in L.A. SIX years in a row! After your race, feast on a buffet of fruit, bagels, breads, juices, drinks, burritos, pizza, pancakes and more! Plus visit our large Sports & Fitness Expo with 50+ booths, enjoy live music and let the kids enjoy our large inflatables! Thanks to all who voted for The Great Race as L.A.'s Choice!

The Weather!
In case you're curious, the Great Race goes on rain or shine!

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   Best in the U.S.!
Runner's World names The Great Race 10K as one of the Six Top 10-Ks in the country!
Runner's World
The list:
    Six Top 10-Ks
  1. The Great Race
  2. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
  3. Crescent City, New Orleans
  4. Bolder Boulder, Colorado
  5. Peachtree, Atlanta
  6. People's Beach to Beacon, Maine

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