Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run - Earth Day Celebration

Amigos De Bolsa Chica, in conjunction with Bolsa Chica State Beach is hosting a run/walk/beach cleanup for Earth Day!  🌎 Run for the Birds, Run for the Planet, Run for Earth Day
Join us on Saturday, April 24, 2027, at Bolsa Chica State Beach — where every step makes a difference. Run and walk along the beach on a flat, fast, and paved course with stunning ocean views.
🎉 FREE BEACH PARKING before 8:00 AM — races start sharp! Race Day Schedule:

• Same Day Registration/Runner Check-In: Opens 7:00 AM
• Warm-Up & Announcements: 7:50 AM
• 5K, 10K Start: 8:00 AM
• Kids Dash: 9:00 AM
• Overall and Age Group Awards: 9:15 AM   🏃‍♀️ Race Options: Plover Dash 5K Brown Pelican 10K Fuzzy Feathers Fun Run (for the kiddos) 5K Plogging (picking up litter while jogging) 10K Plogging Beach Clean Up with State Beach staff   🧢 What You Get: All registered participants in the 5K, 10K, and Plogging events receive:

🏅 Custom Commemorative Medal – designed exclusively for this Earth Day event
👕 Limited-Edition Race Shirt – beautifully designed by a local artist and featuring a different Bolsa Chica bird each year. These collectible commemorative shirts are more than swag — they’re wearable art that celebrates the spirit of the wetlands.
📸 Free Race Day Photos – downloadable & shareable with no hidden costs
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
⏱️ Professional Chip Timing – results synced to Athlinks
🎪 Finish Line Festival – vendors, product samples, music & local community vibes   ✅ FREE Beach Parking (arrive early!)
🚲 Bike Valet available near the start line
🎒 Gear Check Available
Fuzzy Feathers Kids Run participants receive commemorative medals & special prizes.  
✨ Bonus Highlights:
🌿 Environmental Impact – Proceeds benefit the Amigos de Bolsa Chica's environmental education & leadership programs that raise aware and protect California’s biodiversity. The Amigos is a 501c3 non-profit, tax ID #33-0752003. ♻️ Plogging Categories – Run and help clean the beach as you go!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Community Connection – Family-friendly, walker-welcoming, and volunteer-powered
🔬 Interactive Expo – Explore Bolsa Chica wetlands up close with microscopes, wildlife exhibits, and hands-on learning hosted by the Amigos.  
Celebrate Earth Day with purpose — and make your miles matter.
🌎💚 Sign up today, lock in your shirt size, and let’s run wild for a better planet.