Come on out and join us for our Happy Valentine's Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon at Griffith Park!   Saturday, February 14th, 2026.

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

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Course map: 

The course is super easy to follow.  The start/finish will be on the grass area shown in the image below and go right across the street onto the trail which is hard packed dirt (horse trail).  It will be marked with cones/signs.  Shared path with others, please stay to your right and pass carefully on the left.  The course is all on the dirt trail besides the brief street crossing.  The turn around will be off to the side of the trail.

* 5k route - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6651612343/

* 10k  2 x 5k loops

* 15k 3 x 5k loops 

* Half marathon 3 x 4.37 mi loop - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6651620237/

* Aid station is at the turn around 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.

 

Bib pick up -- 6:45-7:30AM 

Start - 7:30AM

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Date - Saturday, February 14th, 2026​

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Race month pricing - 5k $30.99, 10k $36.99, 15k $40.99, Half marathon $46.99​

Race day registration - cash, credit card, venmo, zelle, 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

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Address -

Start and finish in grass area near picnic tables between Merry Go Round and the corner of Crystal Springs Dr and Fire Rd.  Please see images below.

Griffith Park Merry Go Round Lot One

4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/MZA6omueWjDNScma6

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Apple Maps Pin -- 34.131875, -118.283157

In Apple Maps use the address 

Griffith Park Lower Beacon Trail
Los Angeles, CA  90027

 

Start Map - Please see images below. 

 

Parking - Parking will be in the large lot near the Merry Go Round

Enter from Crystal Springs Dr and Fire Rd.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/4VQTy1CUDZP1tkXv9

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