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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
6350 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys CA
Half · 15K · 10K · 5K
48–68°F · low rain risk
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2025
48–78°F
dry
2024
44–59°F
dry
2023
46–70°F
dry
2022
39–52°F
rain
2021
40–64°F
dry
2020
46–64°F
dry
2019
52–74°F
dry
2018
44–68°F
dry
2017
59–80°F
dry
2016
55–66°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
We are back at Lake Balboa/Woodley Park!! It's time for our Holiday Fun 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon run/walk!!
Included in Registration
- Custom Finisher Medals:
- Drawstring Goodie Bags:
- Free Videos:
- Live Results: The moment you finish
- Free Photos: Found by your bib.
- Cinematic Race Highlight Reels:
- Trophies & Achievement Badges: As you hit milestones
- Ascend Index Ranking: Across every race
- 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: Samples available.
- Friendly Environment: Relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities.
- Affordable Cost: Fun for the whole family!
- Race Day Registration: 5k $35: 10k $40: 15k $45: Half Marathon $50
- Email for Group Discount: For 5 or more people - abetterworldrunning@gmail.com
Event Details and Schedule
- Bib Pick Up: 6:40-7:20AM
- Start: 7:30AM
- Course: The course is super easy to follow, consisting of loops around the path that will be marked.
- 5k Details: 1 loop, 10k 2 loops, 15k 3 loops with an aid station at every loop.
- Half Marathon: 3 x extended 5k loops.
- Time Limit: 3:15. Please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for early start if needed.
Additional Information
We emphasize a more relaxed, fun and personal racing experience and somewhat informal.
Official Times and Places: Will be posted on our website: www.abetterworldrunning.com
No Refunds: NO BANDITS
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