Coastal Kickoff 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
Ventura – January 9th, 2027 – 8:00AM

Welcome to the Coastal Kickoff 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon on Saturday, January 9th, 2027!

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

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

* Aid station is at the turn around at the start/finish has water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, Gu gels.​​

* 5k out and back route - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6614357468/

* 10k  2 x 5k loops

* 15k 3 x 5k loops ​

* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi loop - will go south first with the 5k, 10k, 15k, and go north back to start/finish/aid station and continue north to turn around marked by cones, chalk, and sign  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6614358708/

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Included in registration — 

- custom finisher medals

- drawstring goodie bags

- free videos

- live results the moment you finish 

- free photos found by your bib · cinematic race highlight reels · trophies & achievement badges as you hit milestones · your Ascend Index ranking across every race · Ascend Crew to follow friends & chase their times

- FREE A Better World Running APP to keep track of all your races, photos and videos

- assortment of snacks, samples

- friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities 

- affordable cost and fun for the whole family! 

- group discounts for 3 or more people discount auto applied on Race Ascend

- age group awards (picked up at a race only, will not be mailed)​

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Transfers only by emailing abetterworldrunning@gmail.com requesting a later date or transferring to another participant.  There is a NO refund policy.

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3:30 time limit for the half marathon.  If more time is needed, please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for early start.

 

Bib pick up -- 7:00-8:00AM 

Start - 8:00AM

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Date - Saturday, January 9th, 2027​

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Volunteer for a free race entry -- you can bring a friend or family member to volunteer while you participate, or volunteer for a future free entry.  Email here to confirm information -- abetterworldrunning@gmail.com

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Race day registration available -- CC, Cash, ApplePay, Venmo, Zelle or PayPal -- 5k $35, 10k $40, 15k $45, Half Marathon $50

 

Address - Surfers Point at Seaside Park, Shoreline Dr, Ventura, CA 93001

Google Maps - Surfers Point at Seaside Park, Shoreline Dr, Ventura, CA 93001

Apple Maps - 34.274256, -119.300267

 

Start Map - Please see image below

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Parking - Get there early to find parking and pay if needed.  In nearby lot at Surfer's Point.  Paid public parking either using pay station or mobile app after 9am.  Parkmobile app -- https://parkmobile.io/parking/locations/ca/ventura-parking zone #8067.  Also nearby lot with booth cash only $2 !  Bring cash to pay in that lot and it is right by the start/finish. New parking lot. https://maps.app.goo.gl/ai7PfJufYYRGnnZr6 $2 cash only!

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