A Better World Running - Long Beach
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Giving Thanks 5k 10k 15k Half Marathon - Long Beach
The Giving Thanks event on November 21, 2026 takes place along the Long Beach Shoreline Path at 5400 E Ocean Blvd in Belmont Shores, Long Beach, CA. The event offers multiple distance options along the beach path with marked out-and-back loops.
- 5k: out-and-back on the beach path.
- 10k: two 5k loops.
- 15k: three 5k loops.
- Half marathon: three 4.36 mile loops.
The course is an open beach path; participants are asked to be courteous to pedestrians, other runners, and cyclists. An aid station is located at the turnaround/start-finish area and provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. Maps for the 5k and half marathon loops are provided by the organizer.
Registration includes a custom finisher medal, a drawstring goodie bag, free photos and videos, live results, trophies and achievement badges, an event app, and a selection of snacks and samples. Group discounts apply for three or more participants; larger group discounts are available through the organizer. Transfers are possible by contacting the organizer. The event has a no refund policy and a 3 hour 15 minute time limit for the half marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
