It's time for the Veterans Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon!  This is a fun run that is clock timed (not chip timed). 

 

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

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* Updated location as of 9/2 - 380 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802

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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.

 

* 5k out and back route - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5720484652/

* 10k  2 x 5k loops

* 15k 3 x 5k loops 

* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi loop - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5720488081/

* There is a triathlon on the path the same day, please only use the water/gatorade aid station at the start and finish, please do not take from any other tables on the path as they are for another event

 

Participants are not allowed to run with dogs.  Running/walking with a stroller is allowed.  3:15 time limit for the half marathon.  If more time is needed, please email us at abetterworldrunning@yahoo.com for early start.

 

This is a small informal event.  We will update the website with how full it is once it gets to 50% full. Everyone will get a finishers medal as well as a goodie bag.  This is a smaller race that emphasizes a more personal satisfaction to racing. Thank you and look forward to seeing you out there! 

 

Results will be posted on this page usually by the evening of the race day.  We emphasize a more relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience. 

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NO REFUNDS.

 

Bib pick up -- 7:00AM-7:30AM for everyone

Start - 7:30AM

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Date - Saturday, November 11th, 2023

 

Address - Alamitos Beach - 380 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802

Google Maps Link -- https://goo.gl/maps/LQNqsVNmGWozF7fc7

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Start Map - please see images below

 

Parking - Alamitos Beach Lot off of 380 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach CA, 90802

Follow instructions on machine, can also download Passport Parking App, easier to pay using the app - https://www.passportparking.com/

Save time and download the app!  There is one machine in the Alamitos lot, ZONE 9377

Additional parking in adjacent lot off of E Shoreline Drive and Linden Ave, this is ZONE 9378 for the second lot off of E Shoreline & Linden

Free street parking is off of E Ocean Blvd and can be a 10-15 minute walk, there are stairs that go down to the beach path