Sunday, September 6th, 2026
6350 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys CA
Half · 15K · 10K · 5K
67–93°F · low rain risk
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About this race
Race Overview
We are back at Lake Balboa/Woodley Park!!
It's time for the Summer Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon run/walk!!
RAIN or SHINE!
Included in Registration
- Finisher Medals: custom finisher medals
- Goodie Bags: drawstring goodie bags
- Videos: free videos
- Live Results: live results the moment you finish
Free photos found by your bib, cinematic race highlight reels, trophies & achievement badges as you hit milestones, your Ascend Index ranking across every race, and Ascend Crew to follow friends & chase their times. FREE A Better World Running APP to keep track of all your races, photos, and videos. Assortment of snacks and samples. Friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities. Affordable cost and fun for the whole family!
Group Discounts
- Email: Group discounts for 5 or more people by emailing us at [email protected] for group registration.
- Race Day Registration: 5k $35: 10k $40: 15k $45: Half Marathon $50
- Contact: Email for group discount for 4 or more people - [email protected]
Event Details and Schedule
- Bib Pick Up: 6:40-7:20AM
- Start Time: 7:30AM
- Course: The course is super easy to follow with loops around a path that will be marked. Easy out and back course with one small hill about .6 miles from the start.
- Loop Details: 5k (1 loop), 10k (2 loops), 15k (3 loops) with an aid station at every loop: Course Map
Half marathon is 3 x extended 5k loops: Half Marathon Course Map
Time limit - 3:15. If more time is needed please email us at [email protected] for early start.
Everyone will get a time and place on our results page at: www.abetterworldrunning.com. Free photos and videos.
Race Experience
We emphasize a more relaxed, fun and personal racing experience that is somewhat informal. NO REFUNDS NO BANDITS.
Course map
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