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Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run - Earth Day Celebration

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Huntington Beach, California, United States

calendar_today 24 Apr, 2027

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Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run - Earth Day Celebration

About the Event

Amigos De Bolsa Chica, in conjunction with Bolsa Chica State Beach is hosting a run/walk/beach cleanup for Earth Day! 
🌎 Run for the Birds, Run for the Planet, Run for Earth Day
At a local 5K/10K near you!
Join us on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Bolsa Chica State Beach — where every step makes a difference.
Run and walk along the beach on a flat, fast, and paved course with stunning ocean views.
🎉 FREE BEACH PARKING before 8:00 AM — races start sharp!
Race Day Schedule:
🏅 Custom Commemorative Medal – designed exclusively for this Earth Day event
👕 Limited-Edition Race Shirt – beautifully designed by a local artist and featuring a new Bolsa Chica bird each year. These collectible commemorative shirts are more than swag — they’re wearable art that celebrates the spirit of the wetlands.
📸 Free Race Day Photos – downloadable & shareable with no hidden costs
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
⏱️ Professional Chip Timing – results synced to Athlinks
🎪 Finish Line Festival – vendors, product samples, music & local community vibes
 
✅ FREE Beach Parking (arrive early!)
🚲 Bike Valet available near the start line
🎒 Gear Check Available
Fuzzy Feathers Kids Run participants receive commemorative medals & special prizes.
 
✨ Bonus Highlights:
🌿 Environmental Impact – Proceeds benefit environmental education & leadership programs through Amigos de Bolsa Chica (501c3), protecting California’s coastal biodiversity.
♻️ Plogging Categories – Run and help clean the beach as you go!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Community Connection – Family-friendly, walker-welcoming, and volunteer-powered
🔬 Interactive Expo – Explore Bolsa Chica wetlands up close with microscopes, wildlife exhibits, and hands-on learning hosted by Amigos.
 
Celebrate Earth Day with purpose — and make your miles matter.
🌎💚 Sign up today, lock in your shirt size, and let’s run wild for a better planet.

Races Offered

10K Plogging

Apr 24, 2027

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Distance — 10K

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08:00

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$45.00

5K Plogging

Apr 24, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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08:00

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$40.00

Beach Clean up only

Apr 24, 2027

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Distance — Beach Clean up only

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08:00

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$0.00

Brown Pelican (10k)

Apr 24, 2027

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$45.00

Plover Dash (5k)

Apr 24, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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08:00

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$40.00

Fuzzy Feathers Kids Run

Apr 24, 2027

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Distance — 400 Yards

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09:00

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Huntington Beach.

thermostat Temperature
10.8° / 19.1°
wb_sunny Feels like
9.3° / 16.3°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
10h 51m
water_drop Avg rainfall
0.3 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
9.2 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
73.1%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:19
nightlight Sunset
19:22

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