Van Nuys, Lake Balboa & San Fernando Valley Races — 5k, 10k, 15k & Half Marathon

Looking for a 5k, 10k, 15k, or half marathon in Van Nuys, Lake Balboa, or the San Fernando Valley? A Better World Running hosts affordable, family-friendly races at Woodley Park in Lake Balboa / Van Nuys — one of our most popular race locations in the San Fernando Valley.
 

We host races here throughout the year, including the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, holiday fun runs, and more. Every race welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities across Van Nuys, Lake Balboa, and the greater San Fernando Valley.
 

Woodley Park races in Lake Balboa / Van Nuys
 

All four distances — 5k, 10k, 15k, and half marathon — run at Woodley Park (Section I) in Lake Balboa / Van Nuys, in the San Fernando Valley, CA. The park's flat, scenic paths make for a fast, welcoming course for runners and walkers of every level.
 

Upcoming Van Nuys & San Fernando Valley races
 

• Summer Day — Sunday, September 6, 2026

• Turkey Trot — Thursday, November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)

• Holiday Fun — Saturday, December 12, 2026