Race Information

Fun in the Sun Half Marathon
Long Beach, CA
City Location
Los Angeles County
May 25, 2024 - Saturday
13.1M, 15K, 10K, 5K run
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  • Details from event's Active.com listing:

    It's time for our Fun in the Sun 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon fun run/walk!!! 

    Check-in - 7-7:30AM for everyone

    Start - 7:30AM

    Half marathon cut off 11am, option to start early to finish by 11am, please email for early start abetterworldrunning@yahoo.com

    * New 1 Mile added at 10:20AM.  1 Mile course will be .50 mile out and back.  Same start and finish location.  Course map -- https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7752082Close

    Mile participants will receive a medal, goodie bag, free photos and results.  

    * 5/25 10:20AM Mile for Vernon Lee Gymnastics fundraiser!  

    MILE only start at 10:20AM.  Bib pick up 10-10:20AM only the MILE

     

    Address - * Please check in at the tables closest to 54th Place, at the start of the beach path.  NOT near Claremont Ave.  Long Beach path in Belmont Shores -- 5400 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90803 (off of 54th Place and Ocean Blvd.) * do not use Apple Maps app as a GPS, use the Google Maps or Waze app.  There is a photo of the map on the website -- www.abetterworldrunning.com

    Event details and schedule

     

    PLEASE PLAN ON CARPOOLING AND GETTING THERE EARLY TO FIND PARKING AND USE THE RESTROOM.  Bring toilet paper just in case as the beach restrooms are not always fully stocked that early in the morning.

    Address - * Please check in at the tables closest to 54th Place, at the start of the beach path.  NOT near Claremont Ave.  Long Beach path in Belmont Shores -- 5400 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90803 (off of 54th Place and Ocean Blvd.) * do not use Apple Maps app as a GPS, use the Google Maps or Waze app.  There is a photo of the map on the website -- www.abetterworldrunning.com

     All the participants will have their results posted with their names and times. And FREE pictures for everyone posted on our facebook page after the event! Pacers and crew are welcome at any time. There are numerous restrooms and water fountains along the course. 

    * 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

     

    * New One Mile added at 10:20AM.  Mile course will be .50 mile out and back.  Same start and finish location.  Course map -- https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7752082Close

    Mile participants will receive a medal, goodie bag, free photos and results.  

    * 5/25 10:20AM Mile for Vernon Lee Gymnastics fundraiser!  

    One MILE only start at 10:20AM.  Bib pick up 10-10:20AM only for the MILE

     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.

    ALL finishers get a medal.  All results will be posted after the event on our website usually the evening of the event.

    Everyone will get a medal as well as a goodie bag. Results are posted after every race on www.abetterworldrunning.com

    Free photos are posted on our facebook page -- www.facebook.com/abetterworldrunning

    We emphasize a more relaxed, fun and personal racing experience!

    OFFICIAL TIMES AND PLACES WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: www.abetterworldrunning.com

     NO REFUNDS NO BANDITS

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    Feb 7, 2024
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