Independence Day
5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
7/4/25 Friday -- 7:30AM
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It's time for the Independence Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon!
This is an open course. Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the beach path.
* Updated location -- 380 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802
Course map: The course is super easy to follow. It will consist of out and back loops on the beach path that will be marked.
* 5k out and back route - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5720484652/
* 10k 2 x 5k loops
* 15k 3 x 5k loops
* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi loop - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5720488081/
Aid station has water, gatorade, Gu gels and additional snacks on the other tables.
3:15 time limit for the half marathon. If more time is needed, please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for early start.
Everyone will get a finishers medal as well as a goodie bag. Results will be posted on this page usually by the evening of the race day. We emphasize a more relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience. Thank you and look forward to seeing you out there!
Transfers only by emailing abetterworldrunning@gmail.com requesting a later date or transferring to another participant. There is a NO refund policy.
Bib pick up -- 7:00-7:30AM
Start - 7:30AM
Date - Friday, July 4th, 2025
Early bird pricing one month before race date - 5k $23.99, 10k $28.99, 15k $32.99, Half marathon $38.99 ($1 less on active.com due to processing fees)
Race month pricing - 5k $25.99, 10k $30.99, 15k $35.99, Half marathon $40.99
Race day registration - cash, venmo, zelle or paypal 5k $30, 10k $35, 15k $40, half marathon $45
Bib pick up -- 7:00AM-7:30AM for everyone
Start - 7:30AM
Date - Friday, July 4th 2025
Address - Alamitos Beach - 380 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802
Google Maps Link -- https://goo.gl/maps/LQNqsVNmGWozF7fc7
Start Map - please see images below
Parking - Alamitos Beach Lot off of 380 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach CA, 90802
Follow instructions on machine, can also download Passport Parking App, easier to pay using the app - https://www.passportparking.com/
Save time and download the app! There is one machine in the Alamitos lot, ZONE 9377
Additional parking in adjacent lot off of E Shoreline Drive and Linden Ave, this is ZONE 9378 for the second lot off of E Shoreline & Linden
Free street parking is off of E Ocean Blvd and can be a 10-15 minute walk, there are stairs that go down to the beach path
