RDA Rare Strides
5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
June 14th, 2026
Welcome to the RDA Rare Strides 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon on Sunday, June 14th, 2026 in Long Beach, CA
Rare Disease Advocates (RDA) is a nonprofit organization founded by a diverse coalition of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and financial obstacles of individuals facing rare and complex diseases. RDA offers comprehensive financial support for those navigating complex healthcare journeys.
100% of RDA Rare Strides proceeds and donations go to directly support patients. For additional tax-deductible donation outside of the race registration, please donate on RDA's portal -- https://rarediseaseadvocates.org/donations/
Event Info
Bib Pick Up - 6:45-8:15AM
Start Time - 8:30AM
Date - Sunday, June 14th, 2026
Registration closing on Friday 6/12 at 5PM.
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.
* Aid station is at the turn around at the start/finish has water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, Gu gels.
* 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
This is an open course. Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners on the shared path. Please stay in the pedestrian path and not in the bike lane.
Included in registration —
- custom finisher medals
- drawstring goodie bags
- free photos & 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 15k and half marathon starting at 7:30AM to finish by 10:45AM. If more time is needed, please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for early start.
Bib pick up -- 6:45-8:15AM
Start - 8:30AM for 5k
Earlier start option 7:30AM for 10k, 15k and Half Marathon only
Date - Sunday, June 14th, 2026
After registering with PayPal.com/Venmo, please email the name and date of birth of registered participant(s) to abetterworldrunning@gmail.com.
Register with PayPal/Venmo/CC button.
Please include name, date of birth for registered participant(s).
Confirmation emails are sent to the email address associated with the PayPal/Venmo account. Please check the spam folder sometimes they are there. The confirmation emails are sent within 12 hours of registration, so it can be sent a few minutes or hours within registration.
All participants have to sign the waiver which can be found below and emailed to abetterworldrunning@gmail.com
Or we will have waivers to sign at bib pick up.
Thank you!
