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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach CA
10K · 15K · Half · 5K
52–70°F · low rain risk
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53–63°F
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46–74°F
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52–77°F
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50–73°F
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51–87°F
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51–70°F
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53–62°F
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55–68°F
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56–84°F
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56–64°F
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About this race
Event Overview
Date: 2026-11-21
Location: 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA
Race URL: Click here for more details
Included in Registration
- Custom Finisher Medals: Celebrate your achievement with a unique medal.
- Drawstring Goodie Bags: Take home fun surprises and essentials.
- Free Videos: Relive your moments with complimentary videos.
- Live Results: Get your results the moment you finish.
Additional Features
- Photos and Highlights: Free photos found by your bib, cinematic race highlight reels.
- Trophies & Badges: Earn trophies and achievement badges as you hit milestones.
- Ascend Index Ranking: Check your ranking across every race.
- Ascend Crew: Follow friends and chase their times.
Participant Experience
- Tracking App: FREE A Better World Running APP to keep track of all your races, photos, and videos.
- Snack Assortment: Enjoy snacks and samples along the route.
- Inclusive Environment: Friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels.
- Family Fun: Affordable cost and fun for the whole family!
Group Discounts
Group discounts for 5 or more people are available by emailing us at [email protected] for group registration.
Half Marathon Cut Off
Half marathon cut off is 10:45am. Option to start early to finish by 10:45am, please email for early start [email protected].
Event Schedule
- 5K: Out and back route (Map Link)
- 10K: 2 x 5K loops
- 15K: 3 x 5K loops
- Half Marathon: 3 x 4.36 mi loop (Map Link)
Special Notes
- Strollers: Running/walking with a stroller is allowed.
- Time Limit: There is a 3:15 time limit for the half marathon.
- Early Start: If more time is needed, please email us at [email protected].
- Relaxed Experience: We emphasize a more relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience!
Results
All participants will have their results posted with their names and times. FREE pictures for everyone will be posted on our Facebook page after the event! Pacers and crew are welcome at any time. There are numerous restrooms and water fountains along the course.
Please Note
OFFICIAL TIMES AND PLACES WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: www.abetterworldrunning.com. NO REFUNDS, NO BANDITS.
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