Friendsgiving 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

It's time for the Friendsgiving 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area!

8AM Start time on Sunday Nov 15th!

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.

Bib pick up -- 7:00-8:00AM

Start time - 8:00AM

Event details and schedule

OFFICIAL TIMES AND PLACES WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: www.abetterworldrunning.com

NO REFUNDS NO BANDITS PLEASE

This is an open course in the park. Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the shared path.

​ Course map: The course is super easy to follow. It will consist of out and back loops in the park that will be marked.

* Aid station is at the turn around at the start/finish has water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, Gu gels.

* 5k out and back route https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6623659189/

* 10k 2 x 5k loops

* 15k 3 x 5k loops

* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi out and back https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6623659868/

Address - Whittier Narrows Area D Parking Lot

750 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733 ​

Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/bs8RFfHC2mHxqTM36

Parking - Parking at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is $10 per vehicle

Parking lot opens at 6AM.

Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/bs8RFfHC2mHxqTM36

Parking - Parking at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is $10 per vehicle. Discounted parking for 65+ over, disabled $8 parking.

First parking lot option - https://maps.app.goo.gl/FkzJ9QLD1p377CNZ9

The parking opens at 6AM. We changed the start time to 7:45AM so everyone has extra time to park and get to the start. The 2nd closest parking lot which is a short walk to the start can be found at the google map link below -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/hKovUkiYB4b1YTJd7