Come on out and join us for our Holiday Fun 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon at Griffith Park!   Sunday, December 14th, 2025

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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 out and back route - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6509990911/

* 10k  2 x 5k loops

* 15k 3 x 5k loops 

* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi loop - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6510004228/

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Everyone will get a finishers medal as well as a goodie bag.  Results will be posted on this page usually by the evening of the race day.  We emphasize a more relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience.  Thank you and look forward to seeing you out there!  

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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 - Sunday, December 14th 2025​

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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 (Nov 14th - Dec 13th) - 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

 

​Address - Griffith Park Playground

4800 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/fcaHA2NmgANTo1D28

Apple Maps Pin -- 34.134282, -118.284363

In Apple Maps can input Shane's Inspiration

 

Start Map - Please see images below. 

 

Parking - Parking will be in the large lot near the Merry Go Round/Shane's Inspiration (Playground)

Enter from Crystal Springs Dr and Fire Rd.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/fcaHA2NmgANTo1D28

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