Boogie Nights Summer Run Series - Ventura
Wed, May 20, 2026, 2:00 PM PDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Join the Boogie Nights Summer Run Series for fun, chip-timed 5K runs every Wednesday evening, supporting local high school cross country teams.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Festive
For a CauseGreat for
- School & Youth Teams
School & Youth TeamsPast race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
166 5K finishers in 2022. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
28:38
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 20:09.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 47% women and 53% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2022, this looks like a small field: 166 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 28:38. The quicker front of the field averaged about 20:09. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Ventura, CA
Close-to-home draw
Oxnard, CA
Travel draw
Camarillo, CA
Travel draw
Thousand Oaks, CA
Travel draw
Port Hueneme, CA
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
f1-12
Top 5 (from posted divisions)
f13-19
Top 5 (from posted divisions)
f20-29
Top 5 (from posted divisions)
f30-39
Top 5 (from posted divisions)
f40-49
Top 5 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2022 | 166 | 28:38 | 31:35 | 20:09 | 17:20 / 19:10 |
| 5K | 2018 | 176 | 29:59 | 31:15 | 20:21 | 17:10 / 19:47 |
| 5K | 2012 | 129 | 27:04 | 27:38 | 18:03 | 16:19 / 18:07 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
Welcome to the 16th edition of the Boogie Nights Summer Run Series presented by the Ventura Running Club. This is a fun Wednesday Night Run Series taking place from May 20th - July 22nd at the Ventura Promenade starting in front of Aloha Steakhouse and The Crowne Plaza.
The Event will be chip-timed!
We highly recommend you register in advance which will speed up the check-in process. You can sign up on-site each week for $17 (plus a processing fee that goes to the registration company)
All Series 5K participants will get a free Boogie Nights Event Shirt and will have the option during registration to add on a meal/ drink. Individual Night Sign-ups can pre-purchase a shirt or meal/drink.
A great way to get in shape and have fun while raising money for the local High School Cross Country Teams. Over the past 11 years we have raised over $50,000 for the program. Last year we raised close to $10,000.
When?
Every Wednesday Night from May 20th - July 22nd
Kids 1K - 6:00PM
5K - 6:20PM
Check-In & Race Day Registration - 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Where?
The Ventura Promenade starting in front of Aloha Steakhouse and The Crowne Plaza.
Course Map: https://www.plotaroutehttps://www.plotaroute.com/route/2946249?units=miles
Parking - PLEASE DO NOT PARK in the lot next to Aloha Steakhouse. That parking lot has had damage and has very limited parking and we want to leave that available for customers of Aloha Steakhouse, Crown Plaza, and Beach House Fish. We would recommend parking in the free City lot on Santa Clara St between California St and Chestnut and then walking down California St to the race.
Why?
A Fun way to spend a Wednesday Evening while raising money for Buena Cross Country. We are excited to get back to our summer run series and hope you join us in 2026.
Awards We do not have individual night awards but do have series awards for the top 3 in each group based on overall series points.
Chip Timed
Shirt