It's time for the Leap Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon!  Leap Day on February 29th only happens once every four years!  This is a fun run that is clock timed (not chip timed). 

 

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

 

 

Course map: The course is super easy to follow.  It will consist of out and book loops around the beach path that will be marked.

 

* 5k out and back route  http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6508571

* 10k  2 x 5k loops

* 15k 3 x 5k loops 

* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi loop: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6508573

 

Aid stations have water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, Gu gels.  Other snacks on the tables may include bananas, granola/snack  bars.

 

Participants are not allowed to run with dogs.  Running/walking with a stroller is allowed.  3:15 time limit for the half marathon.  If more time is needed, please email us at abetterworldrunning@yahoo.com for early start.

 

This is a small informal event capped at 100 participants. We will update the website with how full it is once it gets to 50% full. Everyone will get a finishers medal as well as a goodie bag.  We will have bananas, snacks, water, etc.  To keep costs low we do not offer any special awards or t-shirts. This is not your normal large festival like race.  We are a low key race that emphasizes a more personal satisfaction to racing.  Thank you and look forward to seeing you out there! 

 

Also to avoid active.com fees, you can just mail the fee along with all your info. 

Email abetterworldrunning@yahoo.com for more info. Results will be posted on this page usually by the evening of the race day.  We emphasize a more relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience. 

 

CLICK HERE FOR MAIL IN REGISTRATION FORM

 

NO REFUNDS.

 

Bib pick up -- 6:15AM-7:30AM for everyone

Start - 7:30AM -- 10k, 15k, half marathon

-- 7:45AM -- 5k

 

Date - Saturday, February 29th, 2020

 

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

 

Start Map - Please see images below

 

Parking -  Parking is free in the residential area.  There is beach parking lot that is paid in advance by ticket machine.