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Giving Thanks 5k 10k 15k Half Marathon — Long Beach — November 21, 2026 — 7:30AM 

It's time for the Giving Thanks 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon on Saturday, November 21st, 2026!

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

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

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

 

Group discounts for 5 or more people by emailing us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for group registration.  

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

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 -- 6:45-7:30AM 

Start - 7:30AM

Date - Saturday, November 21st, 2026

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

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

 

Address - 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/6opw2FWV3SA7TFBBA

 

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 or Passport Parking https://www.passportparking.com/ app zone 9372

Register with new registration platform below and use code THANK YOU10 for 10% discount.  Or use either paypal/venmo or active.com button below.  Please choose one registration method only.  Thank you!

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Save on active.com fees by using Paypal.com button above!

Please register with paypal.com or active.com button, not both.

After registering with paypal.com you will receive an email within 12 hours to finalize registration.

Active.com registration button is below.

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