Final Days to Register for the 28th Annual Dole Great Race of Agoura Hills

The 28th Annual Dole Great Race of Agoura Hills, a nationally recognized running event that brings more than 7000 running enthusiasts from around the world to Agoura Hills, is taking to the streets Saturday, March 23, 2013.

The Great Race offers 6 certified races and an award-winning post-race party.

The race's two half marathons, Northwestern Mutual Chesebro Half Marathon (mostly trail) and the Pacific Half Marathon (road race), were awarded “Best in the Nation” by Active.com, praised for their courses around and through scenic National Parks in the Santa Monica Mountains.

The Great Race also features a certified 10K and 5K with the Old Agoura 10K ranking among Runner's World Magazine’s top six 10Ks in the country.

Great Race recreational runs include the Kids Mile, one of the largest youth runs in California, and the Camp Kinneret Family Fun Run.

Voted “Best in L.A.”, the post race party features a grand buffet, live band, giant inflatables for kids, giveaways, and 50 vendor booths dedicated to sports and fitness.

You can register for the Dole Great Race at the Great Race Sports & Fitness Expo on Thursday, March 21, from 12-7 p.m., and Friday, March 22, from 12–6 p.m. at the Agoura Hills/ Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road in Agoura Hills. Cash is required to sign up for the races; for entry fees go to www.greatraceofagourahills.com. The Expo is free to the public and has an indoor rock wall, activities, entertainment, and vendor booths along with last minute race registration. For any race not sold out, runners may sign up the day of the race starting at 6 a.m. at Chumash Park.  

Event producers announced that this year runners will have real-time results and instant updates online and by phone. Families and friends of runners can also enjoy technological advancements through an Internet-based tracking website that allows them to follow runners by texts, Facebook and Twitter.

More than 400 community volunteers help produce the Great Race each year. Individuals, service organizations or students wanting community service hours can sign up to volunteer at www.greatraceofagourahills.com/volunteer or email jodi@greatraceofagoura.com.

For 28 years the Dole Great Race of Agoura Hills has served the community, donating over $1.5 M to Agoura Hills and Oak Park elementary schools and high schools’ athletic programs. It also generates fitness awareness programs at Agoura Hills and Oak Park elementary schools, promoting student nutrition and exercise.

Sponsors of the 28th Annual Dole Great Race are Dole Food Company, Northwestern Mutual, Neftin Westlake Volkswagen/Mazda, Road Runner Sports, Oak Park Dentistry for Children, Camp Kinneret, Los Angeles Sports & Fitness Magazine, the city of Agoura Hills, Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, Evolution Audio & Video, Clif Bar, Arrowhead Water, Endurance Bag Company, Great Harvest Bread Co., Meathead Movers, Waste Management, LAraces.com and many local businesses. The Dole Great Race of Agoura Hills joins participants, businesses and leaders in creating healthier communities.

For more information visit www.greatraceofagourahills.com or contact the Great Race staff at 1-877-GR8-RACE.