Friendsgiving 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

About the Event

It's time for the Friendsgiving 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area!

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 5 or more people by emailing us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for group registration.

Bib pick up -- 645-730am

Start - 7:30am

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

NO REFUNDS NO BANDITS PLEASE

This is an open course in the park. Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the shared 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 https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6623659189/

* 10k 2 x 5k loops

* 15k 3 x 5k loops

* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi out and back https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6623659868/

Address - Whittier Narrows Area D Parking Lot

750 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733

Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/bs8RFfHC2mHxqTM36

Parking - Parking at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is $10 per vehicle

Races Offered

Running-10K - Individual Age group/open

Nov 15, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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$35.99

Running-15K - Individual Age group/open

Nov 15, 2026

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Distance — 15K

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125 days remaining

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$40.99

Running-5K - Individual Age group/open

Nov 15, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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125 days remaining

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$30.99

Running-Half Marathon - Individual Age group/open

Nov 15, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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125 days remaining

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$45.99

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in South El Monte.

thermostat Temperature

9.5° / 22.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.3° / 20.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 43m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

5.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

60.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:25

nightlight Sunset

17:48

About South El Monte

Learn more about the host city, South El Monte.

South El Monte is a city in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California, United States. At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 19,567, down from 20,116 at the 2010 census.