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Monday, September 7th, 2026
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach CA
15K · 5K · 10K · Half
66–83°F · low rain risk
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2025
65–86°F
dry
2024
70–96°F
dry
2023
62–80°F
dry
2022
69–95°F
dry
2021
66–78°F
dry
2020
70–80°F
dry
2019
68–84°F
dry
2018
63–80°F
dry
2017
65–84°F
dry
2016
61–77°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
It's time for our Labor Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon fun run/walk!!! Labor Day, Monday September 7th, 2026
Check-in and Start Time
- Check-in: 6:45-7:30AM for everyone
- Start: 7:30AM
Registration Benefits
- Finisher Medals: All finishers get a medal.
- Goodie Bags: Includes drawstring goodie bags.
- Videos: Access to free videos and cinematic race highlight reels.
- Results: Live results the moment you finish, with all results posted on our website after the event.
Additional Perks
- Ascend Index: Your Ascend Index ranking across every race.
- Snacks: Assortment of snacks and samples available.
- Stroller Friendly: Running/walking with a stroller is allowed.
- Free App: FREE A Better World Running APP to keep track of all your races, photos, and videos.
Event Details and Course Information
- Address: 5400 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 (off of 54th Place and Ocean Blvd).
- Route:
- 5k: out and back route Route Link
- 10k: 2 x 5k loops
- 15k: 3 x 5k loops
- Half Marathon: 3 x 4.36 mi loop Route Link
- Time Limit: 3:15 time limit for the half marathon: email us for early start if needed.
- Keep Track: Official times and places will be posted on our website: www.abetterworldrunning.com
Contact Information
- Email: For group registration (5 or more people), email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com.
- Refund Policy: NO REFUNDS NO BANDITS.
Register Now
For more details and to register, visit our race page.
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