It's time for the Merry Christmas 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon on Christmas morning 12/25/24! 

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This is an open course.  Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the beach path.

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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  http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6508571

* 10k  2 x 5k loops

* 15k 3 x 5k loops 

* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi loop: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6508573

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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!  

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Transfers only by emailing abetterworldrunning@gmail.com requesting a later date or transferring to another participant.  There is a NO refund policy.

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3:15 time limit for the half marathon.  If more time is needed, please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for early start.

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Bib pick up -- 7:00-7:30AM 

Start - 7:30AM

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Date - Wednesday, December 25th, 2024

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Special holiday pricing for 12/24 & 12/25 is 5k $19.99, 10k $24.99, 15k $29.99, Half marathon $34.99

Race week 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

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Volunteer for a free race entry -- you can bring a friend or family member to volunteer while you participate, or volunteer for a future free entry.  Email here to confirm information -- abetterworldrunning@gmail.com

 

Address - * Please check in at the tables closest to 54th Place, at the start of the beach path.  NOT near Claremont Ave.  Long Beach path in Belmont Shores -- 5400 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90803 (off of 54th Place and Ocean Blvd.) * do not use Apple Maps app as a GPS, use the Google Maps or Waze app

Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/UfTqRHkQZdbvfR5f9

 

Start Map - Please see images below

 

Parking -  Parking is free in the residential area.  There is beach parking lot that is paid in advance by ticket machine.