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Friday, November 27th, 2026
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach CA
15K · 10K · Half · 5K
51–68°F · low rain risk
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2025
54–72°F
dry
2024
59–65°F
dry
2023
52–72°F
dry
2022
44–67°F
dry
2021
49–70°F
dry
2020
52–72°F
dry
2019
48–59°F
rain
2018
51–71°F
dry
2017
55–67°F
dry
2016
52–61°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
It's time for the Turkey Trot (Friday) 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon fun run/walk!!! Run or walk that Thanksgiving feast off the day after on Friday 11/27!
Event Schedule
- Check-in: 6:45-7:30 AM
- Start: 7:30 AM
- Date: Friday, November 27th
Included in Registration
- Custom Finisher Medals: All participants receive unique medals.
- Goodie Bags: Drawstring bags filled with surprises.
- Free Videos: Capture your moments and share.
- Live Results: Watch your results the moment you finish.
Additional Features
- Photos: Free photos linked to your bib, plus highlight reels.
- Awards: Trophies and achievement badges for milestones.
- Ascend Index: Track your performance across races.
- App: Free A Better World Running APP for tracking your races, photos, and videos.
Family and Group Discounts
- Fun for Everyone: Affordable fun for the whole family!
- Group Discounts: Available for groups of 5 or more. Email abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for group registration.
Course Information
- 5k: Out and back route - View Route
- 10k: 2 x 5k loops.
- 15k: 3 x 5k loops.
- Half Marathon: 3 x 4.36 mi loop - View Route.
Additional Notes
- Strollers: Running/walking with a stroller is allowed.
- Time Limit: 3:15 for the half marathon: early start available upon request.
- Relaxed Experience: Emphasizing a fun and personal racing atmosphere.
Official Information
Official times and places will be posted on our website: www.abetterworldrunning.com.
No Refunds. No Bandits.
Location
Address: 5400 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 (off of 54th Place and Ocean Blvd.)
Registration Link
For more information and to register, visit here.
Course map
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