Rise to the Top 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

Challenge yourself at the Rise to the Top 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon on Saturday September 12th, 2026 at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area!

Included in registration —  

- custom finisher medals 

- drawstring goodie bags

- free photos 

- free videos

- results posted on the website within 12-24 hours of event

- assortment of snacks, samples

- friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities 

- affordable cost and fun for the whole family! 

 

 

Group discounts for 5 or more people by emailing us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for group registration.  

 

Bib pick up -- 6:45-7:30AM 

 

Start - 7:30AM

 

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Event details and schedule

 

Address - 

Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area -

4200 La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008

Across the street from the Visitor's Center

​Please use the google maps link below because it there is no exact address in the park

Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/D7deoLTXeYa72yGQ6

 

 

Bib pick up -- 6:45-7:30AM 

Start - 7:30AM

​Date - Saturday, September 12th, 2026

OFFICIAL TIMES AND PLACES WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: www.abetterworldrunning.com

  NO REFUNDS  NO BANDITS PLEASE

 

This is an open course in the park.  Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the shared path.

Course map: The course is super easy to follow.  It will consist of out and back loops on the park trail that will be marked.

* Aid station is at the turn around at the start/finish has water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, Gu gels.

This is a more challenging course with a mix of dirt, a little grass, and pavement including a steep hill that is about .25 miles

 

* 5k out and back route  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6638820654/

* 10k  2 x 5k loops

* 15k 3 x 5k loops 

* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi out and back https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6638833293/

 

 

Parking -  Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area is $10 per vehicle (discount for 65+, disabled, and veterans)

Parking lots near Kenneth Hahn Park - Swings, Picnic Area, across from the visitor's center, please use the google or apple maps link above