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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach CA
10K · 5K · Half · 15K
50–67°F · low rain risk
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2025
46–66°F
dry
2024
49–64°F
dry
2023
52–79°F
dry
2022
52–63°F
dry
2021
50–64°F
dry
2020
43–69°F
dry
2019
52–63°F
dry
2018
50–56°F
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2017
57–72°F
dry
2016
46–63°F
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About this race
It's time for the Season's Greetings 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon fun run/walk!!!
Check-in - 6:45-7:30AM
Start - 7:30AM
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!
Group discounts for 5 or more people by emailing us at [email protected] for group registration.
Half marathon cut off 10:45am, option to start early to finish by 10:45am, please email for early start [email protected]
Address - 5400 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90803 (off of 54th Place and Ocean Blvd.)
Event details and schedule
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!
Address - Long Beach path in Belmont Shores -- 5400 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90803 (off of 54th Place and Ocean Blvd.)
Pacers and crew are welcome at any time. There are numerous restrooms and water fountains along the course.
* 5k out and back route http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6508571
* 10k 2 x 5k loops
* 15k 3 x 5k loops
* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi loop: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6508573
We emphasize a more relaxed, fun and personal racing experience!
OFFICIAL TIMES AND PLACES WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: www.abetterworldrunning.com
NO REFUNDS NO BANDITS
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