Holiday Fun 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

Sunday, December 14, 2025
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Griffith Park Merry Go Round Lot One 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. Los AngelesCA  90027
Sunday, December 14, 2025
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Griffith Park Merry Go Round Lot One 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. Los AngelesCA  90027

Running-5K - Individual Age group/open

Dec 14 (Sunday)

Griffith Park Merry Go Round Lot One

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$29.99

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Running-10K - Individual Age group/open

Dec 14 (Sunday)

Griffith Park Merry Go Round Lot One

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$35.99

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Running-15K - Individual Age group/open

Dec 14 (Sunday)

Griffith Park Merry Go Round Lot One

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$39.99

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Running-Half marathon - Individual Age group/open

Dec 14 (Sunday)

Griffith Park Merry Go Round Lot One

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$45.99

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About This Activity

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

Check-in - 7-7:30AM 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.  

 

Half marathon cut off 10:45am, option to start early to finish by 10:45am, please email for early start abetterworldrunning@gmail.com

​Address - Start and finish in grass area near picnic tables between Merry Go Round and the corner of Crystal Springs Dr and Fire Rd.  Please see images below.

Griffith Park Merry Go Round Lot One

4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/KnTBioEHviaoHE9NA

There is a photo of the map on the website -- www.abetterworldrunning.com

Event details and schedule

-Awesome medals for everyone!

-Goodie bags

-FREE photos 

-Affordable cost

-Fun for the whole family!

- Email for group discount of 5 or more - abetterworldrunning@gmail.com

Address - Start and finish in grass area near picnic tables between Merry Go Round and the corner of Crystal Springs Dr and Fire Rd.  Please see images below.

Griffith Park Merry Go Round Lot One

4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/KnTBioEHviaoHE9NA

 

Apple Maps Pin -- 34.13196° N, 118.28312° W

In Apple Maps use the address 

Griffith Park Lower Beacon Trail
Los Angeles, CA  90027

Course map: The course is super easy to follow.  The start/finish will be on the grass area shown in the image below and go right across the street onto the trail which is hard packed dirt (horse trail).  It will be marked with cones/signs.  Shared path with others, please stay to your right and pass carefully on the left.  The course is all on the dirt trail besides the brief street crossing.  The turn around will be off to the side of the trail.

* 5k route - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6651612343/

* 10k  2 x 5k loops

* 15k 3 x 5k loops 

* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi loop - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6651620237/

* Aid station is at the turn around has water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, Gu gels.

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.  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

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