Run Like It's Recess
Long Beach, California, United States
Jan, 2027 (TBD)
5k
Race Information
Wend your way through lovely El Dorado Park, then finish the morning with a pancake breakfast, at the same time raising money for field trips, musical instruments, and sports teams for a Long Beach school
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😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Coastal route with sweeping ocean views
✅ Multiple distances, 5K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon (walkers welcome)
✅ Net-downhill course ideal for PRs and Boston-qualifying times
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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