Welcome to the Fitsistership SoCal Summer Alofa Wave 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon on August 8th, 2026 at 7:30AM!

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Fitsistership is a self-funded Pasifika health organization dedicated to providing resources, tools, and a fitness-centered community rooted in accountability, cultural connection, and holistic wellness. For the past six years, we have led transformational challenges that go beyond weight loss — focusing on spiritual growth, mental resilience, sustainable healthy habits, and cultivating lifelong sisterhood.

Through a well structured accountability system, we have supported hundreds of Pasifika women and men in reaching their health goals within a safe, empowering, and culturally grounded environment with Pasifika Fitness coaches that specializes with Nutrition, Fitness and Mental Health Coaches. 

Our SoCal Summer Alofa Wave run/walk event taking place on August 8th, is a family-friendly event.  This event also raises awareness about the importance of prioritizing our health and well-being as individuals and as a community.

Proceeds will directly support ongoing wellness programming, community events, and outreach

initiatives led by Fitsistership.

Click here for more information on Fitsistership and how to join or support the organization.

Additional donations can also be sent directly to https://account.venmo.com/u/fitsistership.

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For the event registration, please scroll down to the registration Venmo/PayPal button below.

There is NO group registration discount for the fundraising event.  No discounts, no free 

birthday race for the fundraiser.

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Event Details -- ​

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

 

Bib pick up -- 6:30-7:30AM 

Start - 7:30AM

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Date - Saturday, August 8th, 2026​​​

 

Address - 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 - Will be starting by the restrooms by the blue arch at the start/finish area on the side of the parking lot closest to Claremont.

 

Parking -  Parking is free in the residential area.  There is beach parking lot that is paid in advance by ticket machine or the app from https://www.passportparking.com/ ZONE 9732.

Register with PayPal/Venmo/CC button.

Please include name, date of birth for registered participant(s).

Adults 17& Over $40

Kids 16& Under $20

Kids 0-3 in strollers, do not need to register

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Confirmation emails are sent to the email address associated with the PayPal/Venmo account.  Please check the spam folder sometimes they are there.  The confirmation emails are sent within 12 hours of registration, so it can be sent a few minutes or hours within registration.

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All participants have to sign the waiver which can be found below and emailed to abetterworldrunning@gmail.com. Or we will have waivers to sign at bib pick up. ​

Thank you!