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Sunday, November 15th, 2026
750 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte CA
Half · 15K · 5K · 10K
52–75°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
55–63°F
rain
2024
53–64°F
dry
2023
55–75°F
rain
2022
45–71°F
dry
2021
54–83°F
dry
2020
53–86°F
dry
2019
54–72°F
dry
2018
51–81°F
dry
2017
56–80°F
dry
2016
54–78°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
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
- Medals: Custom finisher medals
- Goodie Bags: Drawstring goodie bags
- Videos: Free videos
- Results: Live results the moment you finish
- Photos: Free photos found by your bib
- Highlights: Cinematic race highlight reels
- Achievements: Trophies & achievement badges as you hit milestones
- Team Tracking: Ascend Crew to follow friends & chase their times
- App: FREE A Better World Running APP to keep track of all your races, photos, and videos
- Snacks: Assortment of snacks, samples
- Experience: Friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities
- Cost: Affordable cost and fun for the whole family!
Group Discounts
Group discounts for 5 or more people by emailing us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for group registration.
Race Schedule
- Bib Pickup: 7:00-8:00AM
- Start Time: 8:00AM
OFFICIAL TIMES AND PLACES WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: www.abetterworldrunning.com
NO REFUNDS NO BANDITS PLEASE
Course Information
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.
- 5k Route: Out and back route - View 5k Map
- 10k: 2 x 5k loops
- 15k: 3 x 5k loops
- Half Marathon: 3 x 4.36 mi out and back - View Half Marathon Map
Event Location
- Address: Whittier Narrows Area D Parking Lot, 750 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
- Google Maps: Find us on Google Maps
- Parking: Parking at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is $10 per vehicle
- Parking Availability: Parking lot opens at 6AM.
Discounted parking for 65+ over, disabled $8 parking.
- First Parking Option: View Parking Lot 1
- Second Parking Option: Can be found at the google map link below: View Parking Lot 2
Course map
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Run clubs near South El Monte to train with before race day.
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