Valentines Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
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About this race
💖 Valentine's Day Race Overview
It's time for our Valentine's Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon fun run/walk!!!
📅 Event Schedule
- Check-in: 7-7:30 AM for everyone
- Start: 7:30 AM
- Half Marathon Cut Off: 10:45 AM
- Early Start: Email for early start at [email protected]
📍 Location Details
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.). Please 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
🚗 Parking and Arrival
- Carpooling: PLEASE PLAN ON CARPOOLING AND GETTING THERE EARLY TO FIND PARKING AND USE THE RESTROOM.
- Restrooms: Bring toilet paper as beach restrooms are not always fully stocked early in the morning.
- Results: All participants will have their results posted with their names and times.
- Free Photos: Pictures for everyone posted on our Facebook page after the event!
🏃♂️ Race Routes
- 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
🏆 Finisher Medals and Results
- Finishers: ALL finishers get a medal.
- Results Posting: All results will be posted after the event on our website usually the evening of the event on www.abetterworldrunning.com.
- Free Photos: Available on our Facebook page -- www.facebook.com/abetterworldrunning.
- Official Times: Will be posted on our website: www.abetterworldrunning.com.
⚠️ Important Notes
- No Refunds: NO REFUNDS NO BANDITS.
- Stroller Policy: Running/walking with a stroller is allowed.
- Half Marathon Time Limit: 3:15 time limit. If more time is needed, please email us at [email protected] for early start.
- 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 link and Pasadena Humane Society link.
🔗 Race Registration
For more details and to register for the race, visit the official page: Race Registration.
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