Address -  6340 Woodley Ave, Lake Balboa, CA 91406

Woodley Park Section 1 (Section 1 off of Woodley Ave just south of Victory Blvd.)

The check in tables are at the north end of the parking lots closest to Victory Blvd off of Woodley Ave.  

Please see image below.

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Google maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/mzH9zRXYYHJb6kxH8

 

Apple maps - 34.184231, -118.483318

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Parking -  Parking will start in the parking lots off of Woodley Ave. and Victory Blvd.  Additional parking is available in the dirt overflow parking lot on the other side of Woodley Ave. near the golf course.  Please review image below.  Please do not cross Woodley Ave. only use the tunnel if walking to the other side of Woodley Ave. 

* Everyone must run/walk through the pedestrian tunnel!  Do not cross Woodley Ave!

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Course - out and back course with one small hill about .6 miles from the start.

- 5k (1 loop), 10k (2 loops), 15k (3 loops) with an aid station at every loop:

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6600154

- Half marathon is 3 x 4.36 mile loops with an aid station at every loop:

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6442390159/

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Restrooms - park restrooms near parking lot off of Woodley Ave and in the park

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Upcoming Dates - 

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

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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 -- 7:00-7:30AM 

Start - 7:30AM

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Date - Saturday, September 27th 2025

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Early bird pricing one month before race date - 5k $23.99, 10k $28.99, 15k $32.99, Half marathon $38.99 ($1 less on active.com due to processing fees)

Race month pricing - 5k $25.99, 10k $30.99, 15k $35.99, Half marathon $40.99​

Race day registration - cash, venmo, zelle or paypal 5k $30, 10k $35, 15k $40, half marathon $45

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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 - * Please check in at the tables closest to 54th Place, at the start of the beach path.  NOT near Claremont Ave.  Long Beach path in Belmont Shores -- 5400 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90803 (off of 54th Place and Ocean Blvd.) * do not use Apple Maps app as a GPS, use the Google Maps or Waze app

Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/UfTqRHkQZdbvfR5f9

 

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.