Red White & Blue 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
Woodley Park, Lake Balboa Van Nuys – July 5, 2026 – 7:30AM
It's time for the Red White & Blue 5k, 10k, 15k, or Half Marathon on Sunday 7/5/26 in Woodley Park!
This is an open course. Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the path.
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
Course map: The course is super easy to follow.
Easy out and back course with one small hill about .6 miles from the start.
Aid station has water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, Gu gels.
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/
Time limit - 3:15. If more time is needed please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for early start.
* Everyone must run/walk through the pedestrian tunnel! Do not cross Woodley Ave!
Bibs must be visible in front or there might not be photos or results recorded.
Transfers only by emailing abetterworldrunning@gmail.com requesting a later date or transferring to another participant. There is a NO refund policy.
Bib Pick Up - 6:50AM-7:20AM
Start Time - 7:30AM
Date - Sunday, July 5th, 2026
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.
Google maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/mzH9zRXYYHJb6kxH8
Apple maps - 34.184231, -118.483318
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.
Race day registration - CC, Cash, ApplePay, Venmo, Zelle or PayPal -- 5k $35, 10k $40, 15k $45, half marathon $50
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