Ojai Invitational - Community 3 Miler
Ojai Invitational - Community 3 Miler is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Ventura, CA, with an entry fee of $45.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Price
- $45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
In conjunction with our annual Ojai XC Invitational, Nordhoff High School is once again adding the Community 3 Miler to the race program. This is a true cross country course, traversing roads and dirt trails with some slightly challenging hills and beautiful views of Lake Casitas. It has been the home of the Ojai Invitational Cross Country course for over 30 years as well as being the location of the Ventura County Cross Country Championships. There is no better place to have a fun run or to put your distance speed to the test.
This race will be timed using chip timing. Please pick up your bib at the cross country shed at the course on the morning of the race.
Proceeds from this race will go directly to the Nordhoff High School Cross Country team.
Your race registration includes a "Ojai Invitational" t-shirt! :)
Ojai Invitational Course Map <--Click Link
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
88°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
3%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ojai, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ventura, CA
City Elevation
288 ft
Nearest Airport
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport · 34 mi
Major Hub
BUR
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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65
Days to train
- Race
- Ojai Invitational - Community 3 Miler
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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Ojai Invitational - Community 3 Miler
Sep 19, 2026