In 12 days · Sun, Jul 5, 2026
Sunday, July 5th, 2026
6350 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys CA
5K · 15K · Half · 10K
About this race
We are back at Lake Balboa/Woodley Park!!
It's time for our Red White & Blue 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 · your 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
- friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities
- affordable cost and fun for the whole family!
Race day registration available -- 5k $35; 10k $40; 15k $45; Half Marathon $50
Address - 6340 Woodley Ave, Lake Balboa, CA 91406
Woodley Park Section 1 (Section 1 off of Woodley Ave just south of Victory Blvd.)
The check in tables are at the north end of the parking lots closest to Victory Blvd off of Woodley Ave.
Google maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/mzH9zRXYYHJb6kxH8
Apple maps - 34.184231, -118.483318
Bib pick up - 6:50-7:20AM
Start - 7:30AM
COURSE: The course is super easy to follow. It will consist of loops around the path that will be marked.
Easy out and back course with one small hill about .6 miles from the start.
5k (1 loop), 10k (2 loops), 15k (3 loops) with an aid station at every loop:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6600154
Half marathon is 3 x extended 5k loops
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6442390159/
Time limit - 3:15. If more time is needed please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for early start.
Everyone will get a time and place on our results page and free photos and videos at: www.abetterworldrunning.com
We emphasize a more relaxed, fun and personal racing experience and somewhat informal.
Time limit - 3:15. If more time is needed please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com
NO REFUNDS NO BANDITS
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