4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles CA
Sunday, December 14th, 2025
🎉 Holiday Fun 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
It's time for our Holiday Fun 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon fun run/walk!!!
🕖 Event Schedule
- Check-in: 7-7:30AM for everyone
- Start: 7:30AM
- Half marathon cut off: 10:45am, option to start early to finish by 10:45am, please email for early start abetterworldrunning@gmail.com
🎒 Included in Registration
- Finisher medals: custom for everyone
- Goodie bags: drawstring bags with assorted snacks
- Free photos and videos: provided during the event
- Results: posted on the website within 12-24 hours
🏞️ Location Details
Address - Start and finish in grass area near picnic tables between Merry Go Round and the corner of Crystal Springs Dr and Fire Rd.
Griffith Park Merry Go Round Lot One
4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Google Maps: Link to Map
There is a photo of the map on the website - www.abetterworldrunning.com
💰 Group Registration
Group discounts for 5 or more people by emailing us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for group registration.
🗺️ Course Information
The course is super easy to follow. The start/finish will be on the grass area shown in the image below and go right across the street onto the trail which is hard packed dirt (horse trail). It will be marked with cones/signs. Shared path with others, please stay to your right and pass carefully on the left. The course is all on the dirt trail besides the brief street crossing. The turn around will be off to the side of the trail.
- 5k route: 5k Route Link
- 10k: 2 x 5k loops
- 15k: 3 x 5k loops
- Half marathon: 3 x 4.36 mi loop - Half Marathon Route Link
🥤 Aid Station
At the turn around, we provide water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels.
🏃 Additional Information
Running/walking with a stroller is allowed. There is a 3:15 time limit for the half marathon. If more time is needed, please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for early start.
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.
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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