Rockin' Summer 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
Whittier Narrows – South El Monte, CA
July 19, 2026  – 7:30AM

It's time for the Rockin' Summer 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon on Sunday,  July 19th, 2026 at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area!

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

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Course map: The course is super easy to follow.  It will consist of out and back loops on the park trail 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  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6623659189/

* 10k  2 x 5k loops

* 15k 3 x 5k loops 

* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi out and back https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6623659868/

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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

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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 -- 6:45-7:30AM 

Start - 7:30AM

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Date - Sunday July 19th, 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 - Whittier Narrows Area D Parking Lot

750 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733​

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Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/bs8RFfHC2mHxqTM36

Apple Maps -- 34.036195, -118.055584

 

Start Map - Please see images below

 

Parking -  Parking at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is $10 per vehicle.  Discounted parking for 65+ over, disabled $8 parking.