Rare Strides 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

About the Event

It's time for our Rare Strides 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon fun run/walk!!!

Check-in - 6:30-7:30AM for everyone

Start - 7:30AM

Included in registration —

- custom finisher medals

- drawstring goodie bags

- free photos

- free videos

- results posted on the website within 12-24 hours of event

- 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.

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

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 and goodie bag. All results will be posted after the event on our website usually the evening of the event 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

Races Offered

Running-10K - Individual Age group/open

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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07:07

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$30.99

Running-15K - Individual Age group/open

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 15K

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07:07

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$35.99

Running-5K - Individual Age group/open

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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07:07

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$25.99

Running-Half marathon - Individual Age group/open

Jun 14, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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07:07

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$40.99

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in long beach.

thermostat Temperature

15.3° / 22.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.4° / 21.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 50m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

76.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:42

nightlight Sunset

20:03

About long beach

Learn more about the host city, long beach.

Long Beach is a coastal city in southeastern Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is the 44th-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 451,307 as of 2022. A charter city, Long Beach is the 7th-most populous city in California, the 2nd-most populous city in Los Angeles County, and the largest city in California that is not a county seat.

Hotels & Places to Stay

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Registration Discount

Use the promo code below during registration to save on entry fees.

15% OFF

Promo code ABWR15

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