Independence Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
Long Beach – July 4, 2026 – 7:30AM

It's time for the Independence Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon on Saturday July 4th, 2026

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

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

* 5k out and back route  http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6508571

* 10k  2 x 5k loops

* 15k 3 x 5k loops 

* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi loop: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6508573

* 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 -- 6:30-7:30AM 

Start - 7:30AM

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Date - Saturday, July 4th, 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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Address - Long Beach path in Belmont Shores -- 5400 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90803 (off of 54th Place and Ocean Blvd.) 

Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/6opw2FWV3SA7TFBBA

Start Map - Please see images below

Parking -  Parking is free in the residential area.  There is beach parking lot that is paid in advance by ticket machine or Passport Parking https://www.passportparking.com/ app zone 9372