Summer Sensation 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
Long Beach – August 15, 2026 – 7:30AM
It's time for the Summer Sensation 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon on Saturday, August 15th, 2026!
This is an open course. Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the beach path.
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
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
- age group awards (picked up at a race only, will not be mailed)
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 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
Date - Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Race day registration - CC, Cash, ApplePay, Venmo, Zelle or PayPal -- 5k $35, 10k $40, 15k $45, half marathon $50
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 - Long Beach path in Belmont Shores -- 5400 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90803 (off of 54th Place and Ocean Blvd.)
Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/6opw2FWV3SA7TFBBA
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 or Passport Parking https://www.passportparking.com/ app zone 9372
Register with raceascend.com or PayPal/Venmo or active.com button below. Please choose one registration method only. Thank you!


