Holiday Fun 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
12/14/25 Sunday -- 7:30AM
Griffith Park, Los Angeles
Come on out and join us for our Holiday Fun 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon at Griffith Park! Sunday, December 14th, 2025
This is an open course. Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and equestrians on the shared trail.
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.
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!
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 - Sunday, December 14th 2025
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
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/KnTBioEHviaoHE9NA
Apple Maps Pin -- 34.13196° N, 118.28312° W
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
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.
