What We Offer

We are offering a friendly, fun racing atmosphere in Southern California.  ABWR are the trustworthy organizers of over 500 races over the past 14 years.  We offer the pure essentials of racing in a fun, friendly, genuine environment where everyone is welcome.  All abilities from beginner walkers to competitive runners and everyone in between are welcome!  Benefits of participating in one of our races include:

  

• Awesome custom medals for everyone!

• Free photos!  We pride ourselves in taking thousands of photos per race.  Check out our Facebook page to see his work in the photo albums -- https://www.facebook.com/ABetterWorldRunning

• Awesome swag!  We have a variety of goodies (snacks, beverages, personal care product samples) when you finish!  Tote or drawstring bags are included so you can carry your swag home with you.  

• Affordable costs!  We believe in keeping costs low so everyone can enjoy the experience of participating in a race, achieving personal goals, and making new friends in the process!  Our costs are lower than almost all other races.  We also offer a variety of ways to save even more including:​

  • Group discounts - please email us for group discount details with 5 or more participants

  • Rewards program -- check the page for details, every 5th race is free!

  • Volunteer discounts - when volunteering for a race, you get your next race free, or you can bring a friend or family member to help while you run for free.  

• Spectacular views when running by the beach, or in a beautiful park

 

 

Who We Are

Started by Mark and Michelle in 2011 who have a positive impact on the consciousness of humanity by spreading the love and joy of running to all.  Mark has been a runner for over 30 years and Michelle for over 15 years.  We met in graduate school and went on to start A Better World Running and earn Master's Degrees in Exercise Science and Physiology.

Mark competed internationally in the duathlon World Championships and was Vice President of the Triathlon Club during his time at CSULB.  He also competed in several ultramarathons!  Michelle took an hour off of her marathon time over many years to qualify for the Boston Marathon.

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Mark's Personal Bests - 

5k - 15:34

Half Marathon - 1:12:51

Marathon - 2:42:26

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Michelle's Personal Bests

Half Marathon - 1:36:26

Marathon - 3:29:45

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Mission

Our mission is to share the love and joy of running with

each other with friendly, affordable, high energy,

FUN races and runs!  

 

Enjoyment

To uplift humanity one run, one race at a time. By uplifting

ourselves we can uplift the world. 

 

Science is showing more and more that we are all

interconnected in a universal collective consciousness.

Our goal is to uplift humanity one run, one race, one

person at a time. The time for a better world starts now. 

 

"Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean." Ryunosuke Satoro