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Please register with PayPal.com or active.com, 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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Celebrate the new year on Jan 1st 2026 at the Happy New. Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon!

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

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

5k (1 loop), 10k (2 loops), 15k (3 loops) with an aid station at every loop (map is best viewed on browser or scroll down for images below) - 

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7762656

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6283593595/

 

Half marathon is 3 x 4.37 mile loops with aid station at every loop (map is best viewed on browser or scroll down for images below) - 

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7762654

​https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6283610443/

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

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Included in registration — 

- custom finisher medals

- drawstring goodie bags

- free photos

- free videos

- results posted on the website within 12-24 hours of event

- 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 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.

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Early bird pricing one month before race date - 5k $26.99, 10k $30.99, 15k $36.99, Half marathon $40.99 ($1 less on active.com due to processing fees)

Race month pricing - 5k $30.99, 10k $35.99, 15k $40.99, Half marathon $45.99​

Race day registration - cash, 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

 

Bib Pick Up - 7:45 - 8:30AM

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Start Time - 8:30AM  (may have optional early start for 15k and half marathon only)

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Date - Thursday, January 1st, 2026

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Address -  West Creek Park, 24247 Village Cir Dr, Valencia, CA 91354

Google Maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/VGCifpEcN6tGry868

Apple Maps - 34.45494° N, 118.55928° W

 

Start Map - please see images below

 

Parking - parking is free at West Creek Park along the street around the park. Please use caution with pedestrians crossing the street to the start/finish area