A two-day event combining bike rides, dog walks, kiddie walks, and regular ol' walks/runs. I…read moreparticipated in the 10k about three years prior during the Year of the Rabbit and again a couple weeks ago for the Horse. Many folks enjoy returning yearly for the full 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. Lots of vendors in the festival area, including local school programs, community clubs, electrolyte packs, chewy vitamins, Yakult, and street food with grilled and chilled offerings. Parking the day of is no joke, as traffic is limited near the race start. I had to head up to the hilly residential areas for a spot. Lion dance and firecrackers were set for the 5k at 8am, while the 10k started about 45 minutes after. Even though it's been three years since I ran this, I still remember the hills. Sometimes I'd be Kate Bush-ing it while other times taking a much-needed breather. Passing through Elysian Park and grazing the edge of Dodger Stadium, there will eventually be a downward slope along with one or two more uphill battles before heading back to Chinatown. The finisher medal matches the shirt design of a horse with antlers that burns, burns, burns in a ring of fire. In addition, we get an apple, a banana, a bag of chips, a bottle of water, and if you're early enough some of Ohtani's Syncron. Alas! it had all but ran out by the time I reached the finish line. Overall, it's a fun run with good vibes from fellow runners and the local community.

Firecracker 10K & 5K is such an incredible annual event and a true community favorite. What makes…read moreit even more special is that the proceeds go back into the local community, which is something I genuinely appreciate and support. That's actually what originally got me into participating -- knowing it benefits the area makes it so much more meaningful. It's truly a family event. There's something for everyone -- a cycling event, 5K, 10K, kids' run, and even a dog-friendly event. The energy is always positive, well-organized, and welcoming for all fitness levels. It has become a family favorite for us, and we look forward to it every year. Highly recommend getting involved -- whether you're racing, riding, walking, or just cheering others on.

I was worried exiting the freeway at 7:00 am, the parking lot looked crowded and the exit ramp had…read morea long line. I still had to pick up my race bib for the 8:00 start. No worries though. Nice race t-shirts, lots of people. Fun race I did better than I expected, I wasn't able to train the last couple of weeks. The course goes through a bubble zone and inside the stadium concourse then onto the field! Water and fruit are at the finish line and lots of game booths! Very nice race!

2021 was the 2nd time to do this one for me. I think they…read morejust held it virtually last year due to covid. The participation was smaller than in the past, and so it was easy to distance ourselves during the run. It was around the time when things just started opening up again. We did it with a group of 4, with one of the group having finished chemo so we just walked it. After running dozens of 5ks to marathons and always with an eye on my personal time, I wasn't so sure about walking it but of course it had special meaning. Walking it is fine as the participants range from serious to walkers. This year, instead of finishing around the warning track in the outfield, we ran right by the dugouts so it was great. All the volunteers were friendly and it was nice going into the entrance of Angels stadium to use the restrooms and check out the team store before and after the run. The tech shirts were nice this year. We'll be back!

Please bring it back. My family had a blast every year we went. I turned down many of bbq…read moreinvitations for the festival. Please bring it back. We loved the music, food, and the event as a whole.

Very disappointed by rotary club of Simi valley I find out only at the gate that the festivity was…read morecanceled what a waste of Good vibes Simi valley Cajun festival used to be the best one West of Mississippi but I think not anymore and we cannot trust a rotary

A great way to get in shape and meet people too. Been hiking on and off with this organization for…read moreseveral years. They also offer kayaking, biking, climbing, rafting; just about any outdoor activity there is. There are numerous events every day of the week all over LA, OC, San Diego and I think SF and the East coast too. Just go online, sign up, select which activities you want to be notified about and you're set. You will get bi-weekly email reminders of events in your area, with detailed notes of how to get there and the level of difficulty. From beginners to experienced, all are welcome. And it's free, just bring your backpack!

I love this group. It's a unique group of people sharing a common interest of being active and…read moresocial.

Off Road is a one-of-a-kind experience that's perfect for a weekend afternoon adventure with…read morefriends or your family/kids. Xiome, the owner, created a kid-friendly business with really fun and elaborate RC tracks that is so easy to race even as a first timer. I had the best afternoon here with my friends as we raced around the track and conquered the obstacles on the car track. We then went to the food truck and had THE BEST Colombian food on earth. The steak skewer and cheese empanadas were my favorite. They were made with such intricate spices and the empanada made a beautiful cheese pull when we broke it in half to share. Every arepa variety on the menu was delightful as well, and such a unique addition to Simi Valley. There are also burger options for those craving a more All-American food experience. Whether you're in the mood for RC racing, delicious Colombian food, or both, Off Road is an absolute must try - with the added perk of supporting a small business when you come here as well! HIGHLY recommend. DELICIOUS, FUN, and the staff here is so incredibly kind.

The wife has been wanting to take the family here and they recently reopened for business! You can…read morerent an RC truck or bring your own and enjoy a long outdoor track with different offroading terrain and ramps. There are also cameras on the track so you can watch the action on the monitor too. Conveniently right in the same lot is a food truck here that serves what they call wheels, which are like sandwiches or burgers but the buns reminds me of pupusas or fry bread. They said it's actually white corn and gluten free. Fun activity and the kids can't wait to go back. Nice and unique local place in Simi. Good throwback music too.

Such a beautiful and serene place to visit. We hiked the Paramount Ranch Trailhead loop. And it was…read morespectacular! The views of this place were breathtaking. We really enjoyed our hike. This trail I would rate as moderate because you do encounter a few steep hills and let me tell you, it's a work out! I loved it, you do break a sweat. So if you enjoy a challenge and appreciate the views, this is the place for you!

First of all, I love a good trail. I like being outside with nature. Why? Bc I grew up in Tennessee…read moreand spent most of my childhood outdoors getting down and dirty. I've been training for LA Marathon for a while now and been road running a lot. So This trail race was such a refresher! It's also my first trail race. This race had mostly rolling hills, some steeper than others but nothing crazy. I personally love the Rosebowl trail and this mimics that but with more hills, more rocky terrain, longer, and WAY prettier. Race started at 7 and the fog was brilliant. The sun came out towards the last leg and the combination of that, nature and fog was gorgeous. Because of the rain prior to the race, the trail was pretty muddy. I felt like Big Foot shortly after the race started. Btw this half marathon course was two loops. There were several water/electrolyte stops throughout the race handed out by volunteers. One station had a yummy raspberry like flavor which was my fave. Now lets go backwards, check in was easy and Keira provided yummy Trader Joes yummies like bagels, bananas, pumpkin butter, cream cheeses, pastries, and Starbucks coffee. The swag bag included some Naked Chapstick, cool tech shirt, and some snacks. When you finish the race, you get a badass medal and Keira knighted me personally. Naked was there to gimme some yummy coconut water. I also got a Subway egg and cheese sandwich. Overall, I LOVED this trail and race. It's more of an experience than a run with me trying To get a good time. I couldn't resist the beauty Around me and stopped several times just to take a picture. I even talked to some nice people throughout the race that actually called me the "picture girl," when they saw me at the finish. How did they know that people have been calling me that since HS?!! Haha. Also word on the streets or trails is that this is a light or moderate trail race of Keira's. I'm definitely down to try one of her other ones!

I have run several of their races over the years. The Pacific Half Marathon (2012); the Old Agoura…read more10k (2013); and the Cheseboro Half Marathon (2014, 2017). The only race I haven't done is the 5k. All the races are very well organized and usually start at the exact announced time. You can usually pick up your bib and bag in the finish area but it's recommended that you arrive early. The alternative is to pick it up at the expo on Thursday or Friday before the race - that's a good option if you're local so there is less stress than if you had to pick it up the morning of. If you arrive early enough there is plenty of parking in the mall parking lots nearby but the later you arrive, the crazier it gets. There is a decent number of port-a-johns near the start area but the lines tend to get a bit long close to the start...so I would like a bit more of these. As for the races themselves, neither of them is particularly fast because each one include a significant number of hard hills or technical terrain. The Pacific Half is entirely on roads and has an almost mile-long hard climb between mile 3 and 4, and some hard rollers before and after that. Cheseboro is about half on dirt trails, with short sections of technical terrain, and a gradual climb from Mile 3 to Mile 8 (steepest part is after mile 7). Miles 9 through 13 are mostly downhill but there are still a couple of climbs that will get to your legs late in the race. The 10k has a gradual incline miles 2-3 and some hard short climbs late in the race. So unless you're new to running and or if it's your first race at the distance, don't expect big PRs on these races. However they are quite scenic and make for a great workout. One cool thing about this race: race pictures are free! Take that, LA marathon and Rock and Roll races... So why not 5 stars? Well over the years they have cut the costs regarding shirts and medals. For instance back in 2013, the Cheseboro Half runners got a very nice tech shirt designed solely for that race. The design, quality and color was very cool. This year, the shirt was generic for all races and it had the logo stuck on the shirt instead of imprinted - it makes it uncomfortable to wear it because of the fact that the logo is not directly "inside" the shirt. Also the medals are the same for all races - only difference is the necklaces.

I ran the Pacific Half Marathon this year and it was a spectacular race. The scenery all along the…read moreroad course is stunning! There are so many hidden gems along the run and the distraction really makes the time pass quickly. The course is quite challenging with lots of long, gradual uphills. I'm so happy that I did hill repeats as part of my training since I saw lots of casualties fall back. The water stations were supplied with lots of friendly, smiling volunteers and no shortage of water, electrolyte drink or energy gels. There were also lots of porta potties without lines. There were several volunteers stationed along the course cheering us on. There wasn't alot of community members out cheering like there are at bigger events but it was still a great event. The finish area at Chumash Park was bustling with excitement. I really wanted some Whole Foods pancakes after the run but the line was a good 30 minutes long. Pretty much all of the brunch food lines were long so in my need for some quick replenishment, I settled on a banana and an FRS electrolyte drink. The lines were so long because all of the different races end in the same location. Parking was a bit chaotic since my husband waited for me at the finish. Luckily we have a friend who let us have his parking spot in his condo complex so we only had a half mile walk back to the car. I'd definitely do this race again since it was so scenic and challenging and the staff were so amazing. Chip Time: 2:06:31

I have mixed feelings about this race. I mean, I felt they cut back this year because:…read more1) You don't really see any characters along the race 2) Fees for the race are high as usual 3) Goody box and goodie bag is nothing beyond ordinary. That said, it's still Disney and they do a good job controlling the crowds. The medal for the 10K and the Half and of course the Pixie challenge is pretty awesome, just not $300+ awesome. You get a two tech tees and a bright yellow shirt if you do all three. The route is okay, you get about little over 2 miles of Disney and enough of the outside area. As for volunteers this year, Disney hired people from temp agencies because volunteers were no shows on previous years and spectrum sports (SS) were running the race. So I would focus your attention with SS in terms of race related issues (if you have one) rather than Disney. This race really should be cheaper for So. Cal Residents, just my two cents.

Of all the Disney races I've done, this one was just ok. It's well organized for sure. The…read moreRunDisney expo was the usual cluster it usually is, but at least it was open until 8 pm on Thursday and Friday. The 5K was held on Friday morning, the 10K held on Saturday, and the half was on Sunday. The route is different from the Disneyland 10K that I've done before. The photo ops were with all the fairies other than Tinkerbell which was a tad disappointing. I'm not sure if she came out at a different time but I didn't see her. It didn't matter because a lot of the runners dressed up as fairies or other Disney characters. I saw Hook, Peter Pan, Wendy, Aladdin, Belle, and Hades running on the course. The finisher's expo was disappointing in that they only offered Powerade, Dasani water, and bananas. That's it. Usually, there are food boxes stuffed with a Cliff bar, Craisins (another sponsor), crackers, cheese, and other goodies. This time around, nothing but bananas. I'm not sure if the boxes were misplaced, stolen, or what but for as much money as we pay to run these races, the least they could do for us at the end is to give us more food. The finishers' medal was cool though. It has all the fairies from Pixie Hollow on it surrounding the words Tinkerbell 10K along with the date. Now with more RunDisney races being offered throughout the year (Star Wars, Tinkerbell, Disneyland, Avengers) in California, I'll probably run the other ones before considering signing up for this one again.