November 15, 2026
Friendsgiving 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
Whittier Narrows Area D Parking Lot
750 Santa Anita Ave South El Monte, CA 91733
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It's time for the Friendsgiving 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area!

8AM Start time on Sunday Nov 15th!

 

Included in registration — 

- custom finisher medals

- drawstring goodie bags

- free videos

- live results the moment you finish 

- free photos found by your bib · cinematic race highlight reels · trophies & achievement badges as you hit milestones · your Ascend Index ranking across every race · Ascend Crew to follow friends & chase their times

- FREE A Better World Running APP to keep track of all your races, photos and videos

- 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.  

 

Bib pick up -- 7:00-8:00AM 

Start time - 8:00AM

Event details and schedule

OFFICIAL TIMES AND PLACES WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: www.abetterworldrunning.com

NO REFUNDS  NO BANDITS PLEASE 

This is an open course in the park.  Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the shared path.

Course map: The course is super easy to follow.  It will consist of out and back loops in the park that will be marked.

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

* 5k out and back route  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6623659189/

* 10k  2 x 5k loops

* 15k 3 x 5k loops 

* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi out and back https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6623659868/

 

Address - Whittier Narrows Area D Parking Lot

750 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733

Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/bs8RFfHC2mHxqTM36

Parking -  Parking at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is $10 per vehicle

Parking lot opens at 6AM.

Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/bs8RFfHC2mHxqTM36

Parking -  Parking at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is $10 per vehicle.  Discounted parking for 65+ over, disabled $8 parking.

First parking lot option - https://maps.app.goo.gl/FkzJ9QLD1p377CNZ9

The parking opens at 6AM. We changed the start time to 7:45AM so everyone has extra time to park and get to the start. The 2nd closest parking lot which is a short walk to the start can be found at the google map link below -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/hKovUkiYB4b1YTJd7

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