Avoid Traffic: Mountains to Beach Marathon in Ojai & Ventura

0:00Authorities in Ventura County are wanting folks in Oji and Ventura to brace for major traffic headaches this weekend. The mountains to beach marathon, a big Boston marathon qualifier, is back with rolling road closures from early Saturday through Sunday afternoon. It starts with a full marathon kicking off in downtown Oji. Runners will loop six miles through East Oji before heading south to the coast, hitting highways like 150 in Grand Avenue Hard. In Ventura, expect shutdowns on Main Street, Harbor Boulevard, and parts of the bike paths near the pier. D-tours are set up, but things get tied around key spots like Baldwin and Rice Roads. Residents are already planning alternate routes to dodge the chaos, especially with intersections packed with runners from 7 to 9 to 9 to 30. AM, bike paths stay technically open but too jammed for safe use, so officials say skip them. Businesses in downtown Ventura might see lighter foot traffic too. Peak action hits between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. and Ohei, with most coastal roads reopening around noon on Sunday.

1:04Exact times flex based on runner speeds and cleanup crews, but initial closures start at 2 a.m. north of the highway 33 in 150 split. To stay smooth westbound travelers in Ohei Hot Breeze and McCanger Ventura folks use Pauli or Santa Clara for Main Street access and Beach Goers waiting. Till afternoon, hit the event website for the full map overlay and keep rolling without the stress. That's your update from California News Today, powered by AI.