Saturday, March 15th, 2025
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach CA
10K · 15K · 5K · Half
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🏃♂️ Race Overview
It's time for our Rockin' Shamrock 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon fun run/walk!!!
📅 Event Details
- Date: 2025-03-15
- Location: 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA
- Check-in: 7-7:30AM for everyone
- Start Time: 7:30AM
⏰ Race Timing
- Half Marathon Cut-off: 10:45am
- Early Start: Option to start early to finish by 10:45am, please email for early start at [email protected]
- Results Posting: All participants will have their results posted with their names and times.
- Free Photos: Available on our Facebook page after the event!
🚗 Parking and Directions
PLEASE PLAN ON CARPOOLING AND GETTING THERE EARLY TO FIND PARKING AND USE THE RESTROOM. Bring toilet paper just in case as the beach restrooms are not always fully stocked that early in the morning.
Address - * Please check in at the tables closest to 54th Place, at the start of the beach path. NOT near Claremont Ave. Long Beach path in Belmont Shores -- 5400 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90803 (off of 54th Place and Ocean Blvd.) * do not use Apple Maps app as a GPS, use the Google Maps or Waze app. There is a photo of the map on the website -- www.abetterworldrunning.com
📏 Race Distances
- 5k: Out and back route - Link
- 10k: 2 x 5k loops
- 15k: 3 x 5k loops
- Half Marathon: 3 x 4.36 mi loop - Link
👶 Stroller Policy
Running/walking with a stroller is allowed. 3:15 time limit for the half marathon. If more time is needed, please email us at [email protected] for early start.
🎖️ Finisher Medals
ALL finishers get a medal. All results will be posted after the event on our website usually the evening of the event on www.abetterworldrunning.com
Free photos are posted on our Facebook page - www.facebook.com/abetterworldrunning
🤝 Charity Support
ABWR has teamed up with two local charities to help with fire relief efforts. Portion of proceeds will go to - California Community Foundation and Pasadena Humane Society
🔒 Important Notes
- 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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