It's time for the Cupid Dash 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon on Sunday, February 15th, 2026!

Celebrate the love of running this weekend with a donation based race! 

To register can donate as little as or as much as you like ​through either paypal.com/Venmo or active.com.  Any donation will secure your registration spot and finisher's medal.  Please include your registration information - name, date of birth, distance, and email address to complete registration.  Any questions just email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com

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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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No transfers no refunds for the donation based/$0.99 event.  Rain or shine we will be there.

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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  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

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Race day registration - $20 for all distances, all donation based spots are full​​​​

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3:15 time limit for the half marathon.  If more time is needed, please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for early start.

 

Bib pick up -- 7:00-7:30AM 

Start - 7:30AM

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Date - Sunday, February 15th, 2026​​

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No refunds or transfers for this specific date since it is donation based ($1)

 

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.) 

Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/UfTqRHkQZdbvfR5f9

 

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.