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Please register with PayPal.com or active.com, not both.

After registering with PayPal.com you will receive an email within 12 hours to finalize registration.

Active.com registration button is below.  

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It's time for the Run in the New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, or Half Marathon on Wednesday 1/1/25!  

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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 counter clockwise loops around the beach path that will be marked.

5k (1 loop), 10k (2 loops), 15k (3 loops) with an aid station at every loop:

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6245011

 

Half marathon is 3 x 4.36 mile loops with aid station at every loop:

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6245013

 

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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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

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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

 

Bib Pick Up - 7:30-8:00AM

 

Start Time - 8:00AM

 

Date - Wednesday, January 1st, 2025

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Address -  2000 Ocean Ave. Santa Monica, CA

Off of beach path off of Bay St. & Ocean Ave. near Crescent Bay Park

Google Maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/KnfZs2qvxMeNJdST7

 

Start Map - Please see image below

 

Parking -  Meters on the street are free until 9AM. After 9AM, you are responsible to pay for the parking meter with quarters, or credit cards.  ** There is street sweeping from 7-9AM.  Please check the signs on the meters to indicate where there is no parking on from 7-9AM.  The beach parking lot has an all day flat fee that can be paid through machine, or when the booth is open.  The price varies from $8-12 depending on the season.