The Final Countdown 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon - long beach, CA 2025

It's time for The FINAL COUNTDOWN 5K, 10k, 15k, Half MARATHON FUN RUN/walk!!!CHECK-IN - 7-7:30AM FOR EVERYONE START - 7:30AM Half MARATHON CUT OFF 10:45am, option to start early to finish by 10:45am, please email for early start abetterworldrunning@gmail.com 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 [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 [http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6508573] 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@gmail.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 December 27, 2025 Saturday Add to calendar Long Beach 5400 E Ocean Blvd LONG BEACH, CA 90802 View Map Visit website running [/running] 15K [/running/15k] Half marathon [/running/half-marathon] 5K [/running/5k] 10K [/running/10k]