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Saturday, August 15th, 2026
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach CA
10K · Half · 15K · 5K
65–81°F · low rain risk
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2025
65–74°F
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2024
64–85°F
dry
2023
64–83°F
dry
2022
65–82°F
dry
2021
63–81°F
dry
2020
68–90°F
dry
2019
61–81°F
dry
2018
69–80°F
dry
2017
66–72°F
dry
2016
66–91°F
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About this race
Event Overview
It's time for our Summer Sensation 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon fun run/walk!!!
Check-in and Start Times
- Check-in: 7-7:30AM for everyone
- Start: 7:30AM
Included in Registration
- Custom Finisher Medals: All finishers receive a medal.
- Goodie Bags: Drawstring bags filled with goodies.
- Free Media: Photos and videos provided.
- Results: Posted on the website within 12-24 hours of the event.
Additional Perks
- Snacks: An assortment of snacks and samples will be available.
- Experience: Friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities.
- Cost: Affordable and fun for the whole family.
- Group Discounts: Available for 5 or more people by emailing abetterworldrunning@gmail.com.
Event Details and Schedule
PLEASE PLAN ON CARPOOLING AND GETTING THERE EARLY TO FIND PARKING AND USE THE RESTROOM. Bring toilet paper just in case as the beach restrooms are not always fully stocked that early in the morning.
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.). Please do not use the Apple Maps app as a GPS, use the Google Maps or Waze app. There is a photo of the map on the website -- www.abetterworldrunning.com
Course Information
- 5k: Out and back route - View Route
- 10k: 2 x 5k loops
- 15k: 3 x 5k loops
- Half Marathon: 3 x 4.36 mi loop - View Route
Additional Guidelines
- Strollers: Running/walking with a stroller is allowed.
- Time Limit: 3:15 time limit for the half marathon. For more time, please email abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for early start options.
- Results: All results will be posted after the event on our website, typically the evening of the event at www.abetterworldrunning.com.
- Media: Free photos will be available on our Facebook page - www.facebook.com/abetterworldrunning.
Final Notes
We emphasize a more relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience! OFFICIAL TIMES AND PLACES WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: www.abetterworldrunning.com.
Important: NO REFUNDS, NO BANDITS.
More Information
For registration and more details, visit here.
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