High Tide Runs is celebrating The Valley! THE Valley. The one and only The Valley. Now...let's represent the 818 with an amazing event of community and running! Race Details Location: Woodley Park, 6076 Woodley Ave, Encino, CA Parking: Free parking in the lot; more is available on Woodley Ave Event Schedule 6:20am – Bib pick-up opens 7:00am – Half marathon & 10k start 7:30am – 5k start 7:35am – Registration & start line close 10:20am – Course closes (3 hours, 20 minutes for the Half) Early start of 6:30am may be pre-arranged for half marathoners, email your request to events@hightideruns.com. All early starters will not be eligible for awards. Courses Courses may be adjusted due to LA City Parks regulations. 5k route: Runners do one loop – route here 10k route: Runners do two loops - route here Half Marathon: Runners do two loops plus the 10k route – route here More about the Course The race routes go across the grass, under the road through a tunnel, and enter the park. The 5k loops t
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The Valley Race – 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon 2026 — Van Nuys, CA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 23.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Van Nuys, CA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
