Hot to Trot 5k 10k 15k Half Marathon
July 18, 2026 Saturday -- 7:30AM 
Griffith Park, Los Angeles

Come on out and join us for our Hot to Trot 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon at Griffith Park!   Saturday, July 18th, 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 do an OUT AND BACK on 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 turn around will be off to the side of the trail.

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* 5k out and back route -  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6508677928/

* 10k  2 x 5k loops

* 15k 3 x 5k loops 

* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi loop - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6508680616/

* 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 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, July 18th, 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

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​Address -

Crystal Springs Picnic Area - Pettigrew Field

4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Best to use the google maps pin for closest location --

Google maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/zsT72934RHWDNmQo8

​Apple maps pin (not as accurate as Google Maps - we will be in the Pettigrew field, southeast of the main Crystal Springs Picnic area)

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Start Map - Please see images below. 

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Parking - Free parking in all of the lots in the Crystal Springs Picnic area in Griffith Park

Crystal Springs Picnic Area - Pettigrew Field

4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Google maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/zsT72934RHWDNmQo8

​Apple maps pin (not as accurate as Google Maps - we will be in the Pettigrew field, southeast of the main Crystal Springs Picnic area)

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