It's time for the Rockin' Shamrock 5k, 10k, 15k, or Half Marathon on Sunday 3/15/26 in Woodley Park!  

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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 photos

- free 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! 

 

Group discounts for 5 or more people by emailing us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for group registration. 

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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.

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

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Bibs must be visible in front or there might not be photos or results recorded.

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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.

 

Bib Pick Up - 6:50AM-7:20AM

 

Start Time - 7:30AM

 

Date - Sunday, March 15th, 2026

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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

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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.

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Early bird pricing one month before race date - 5k $26.99, 10k $30.99, 15k $36.99, Half marathon $40.99 ($1 less on active.com due to processing fees)

Race month pricing (Feb 14th - March 14th) - 5k $30.99, 10k $36.99, 15k $40.99, Half marathon $46.99​

Race day registration - cash, credit card, venmo, zelle, paypal 5k $35, 10k $40, 15k $45, half marathon $50

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Group discounts for 4 or more.  For a family/group of 4 or more people please email us before registering for group discount options  -- abetterworldrunning@gmail.com

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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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