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Event Calendar

Browse our full 2026 race calendar for A Better World Running. We host 5k, 10k, 15k, and half marathon races year-round across Long Beach, Griffith Park, Van Nuys, Riverside, Valencia, Kenneth Hahn, and Whittier Narrows. Fun, affordable, and family-friendly events for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Find your next race and register today.

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If you have participated in 5, 7, or 10 locations with us since 2011 - email at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com to get your new Fantastic 5, Super 7, or Big 10 medal!  Medals at race pick up only!

Free birthday race, the race has to be on your birthday weekend.
For example May 9th birthday, you can do the May 9th or May 10th race for free.  Not a future race.  Has to be a race same day as your birthday.

Race alerts. Results. Grand Prix standings. All in one free app.

Run to Remember 5k 10k 15k half marathon finisher medal – Long Beach, California, May 23, 2026 – A Better World Running
Forever Brave 5k 10k 15k half marathon finisher medal – Valencia, California, May 24, 2026 – A Better World Running
Memorial Day 5k 10k 15k half marathon finisher medal – Long Beach, California, May 25, 2026 – A Better World Running
Fun in the Sun 5k 10k 15k half marathon finisher medal – Long Beach, California, June 6, 2026 – A Better World Running
Phoenix Rising 5k 10k 15k half marathon finisher medal – Griffith Park Los Angeles, California, June 13, 2026 – A Better World Running
Rare Strides 10k 15k half marathon finisher medal – Long Beach, California, June 14, 2026 – A Better World Running
Father's Day 5k 10k 15k half marathon finisher medal – Van Nuys, California, June 20, 2026 – A Better World Running
Hot to Trot 5k 10k 15k half marathon finisher medal – Griffith Park Los Angeles, California, July 18, 2026 – A Better World Running
Rockin Summer 5k 10k 15k half marathon finisher medal – Whittier Narrows El Monte Los Angeles, California, July 19, 2026 – A Better World Running
Father's Day 5k 10k 15k half marathon finisher medal – Van Nuys, California, June 20, 2026 – A Better World Running

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