ABWR Half Marathon - Van Nuys
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Holiday Fun 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
The Holiday Fun races take place on December 12, 2026 at Woodley Park, Lake Balboa in Van Nuys, located at 6340 Woodley Ave, Lake Balboa, CA 91406. The event offers multiple looped courses on an open path; participants should be courteous to pedestrians, runners, and cyclists.
Distances offered:
- 5k (one loop)
- 10k (two loops)
- 15k (three loops)
- Half marathon (three 4.36 mile loops)
The course is an easy out and back layout with one small hill about 0.6 miles from the start. Aid stations are provided on every loop and supply water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. The event enforces a 3 hour 15 minute time limit.
Registration benefits include custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos and videos, live finish results, cinematic race highlight reels, trophies and achievement badges for milestones, an Ascend Index ranking, Ascend Crew features to follow friends, and a free A Better World Running app. Group discounts are automatically applied for three or more participants on the Race Ascend platform. Transfers require organizer approval and there is a no refund policy.
Parking is available in the lots off Woodley Ave and Victory Blvd with additional dirt overflow parking near the golf course. All pedestrians must use the tunnel to cross Woodley Ave. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
