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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
12034 12074 Osborne St, Lake View Terrace CA
5K · 15K · Half · 10K
57–81°F · low rain risk
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About this race
Event Overview
We are back at Hansen Dam!! It's time for the Dam Spooky 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon run/walk on Saturday 10/17/26!
Included in Registration
- Custom finisher medals: Every participant receives a unique medal.
- Drawstring goodie bags: Collect your goodies to take home.
- Free videos: Capture your awesome moments.
- Live results: Get your results the moment you finish.
- Free photos: Found by your bib, along with cinematic race highlight reels.
- Trophies and achievement badges: Aspire for milestones.
- Ascend Index ranking: Monitor your performance across every race.
- Ascend Crew: Follow friends and chase their times.
- Free A Better World Running APP: Keep track of all your races, photos, and videos.
- Assortment of snacks: Enjoy samples after the race.
- Friendly atmosphere: A relaxed and fun racing experience for all levels and abilities.
- Affordable cost: Fun for the whole family!
Group Registration
Group discounts for 5 or more people by emailing us at [email protected].
Location Details
Updated location details on the website -- www.abetterworldrunning.com
- Address: Across the street from the Hansen Dam Skate Park.
- Park and restrooms: Located near the Skate Park.
- Start/Finish: On the path across the street.
- Google Maps: Use 12034, 12074 Osborne St, Lake View Terrace, CA 91342.
- Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Nf3Nt3WxjUsvwi5o6
- Apple Maps Link: 34.271107, -118.394775
- Parking: Free in the lot at the start/finish.
- Parking Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Nf3Nt3WxjUsvwi5o6
Race Day Registration
Available prices: 5k $35: 10k $40: 15k $45: Half Marathon $50.
Event Schedule
- Bib pick up: 6:50-7:30 AM.
- Start: 7:30 AM.
- Course: Easy to follow with loops around the path.
- 5k, 10k, 15k: 1, 2, or 3 loops respectively with an aid station at every loop.
- Half Marathon: 3 x extended 5k loops.
- Time Limit: 3:15. If more time is needed, please email us.
- Ascend Index Ranking: Track your performance.
- Course Links: 5k Course, Half Marathon Course
Important Notes
NO REFUNDS. NO BANDITS.
For the latest updates and official times, check our website: www.abetterworldrunning.com
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