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!

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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  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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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.  

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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.  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

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Date - Saturday, November 21st, 2026​

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

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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

 

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