Summer Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

Summer Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

Race Date

Sep 6, 2026

Location

Van Nuys, CA

The Experience

We are back at Lake Balboa/Woodley Park!! It's time for the Summer Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon run/walk!!   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.     Race day registration available -- 5k $35; 10k $40; 15k $45; Half Marathon $50   -Awesome medals for everyone!   -Goodie bags   -FREE photos    -Affordable cost   -Fun for the whole family! - Email for group discount for 5 or more people - abetterworldrunning@gmail.com Event details and scheduleBib pick up - 6:40-7:20AM Start - 7:30AM  COURSE: The course is super easy to follow. It will consist of loops around the path that will be marked. Easy out and back course with one small hill about .6 miles from the start.      5k (1 loop), 10k (2 loops), 15k (3 loops) with an aid station at every loop: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6600154   Half marathon is 3 x extended 5k loops    https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6442390159/   Time limit - 3:15.  If more time is needed please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for early start.   Everyone will get a time and place on our results page at: www.abetterworldrunning.com We take pictures that are free to download on our facebook page. We emphasize a more relaxed, fun and personal racing experience and somewhat informal.   Time limit - 3:15.  If more time is needed please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com OFFICIAL TIMES AND PLACES WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: www.abetterworldrunning.com   NO REFUNDS NO BANDITS

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Start Time

11:07 AM

Start Location

Van Nuys, CA

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

+0.04 m

Separation

0.9%

USATF Certified Course

CA25003DT · Expires 2035 · Nike After Dark Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

View USATF Course Map (PDF)

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

67°

Afternoon (High)

95°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.0"

Precipitation

8 mph

Wind

53%

Humidity

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