Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run & Walk - Earth Day Celebration
Sat, Apr 24, 2027 · Huntington Beach, CA
Events
| Event | Distance | Start | Price now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Pelican (10k) | 10K | 8:00 AM | $45.00 | Pace band → |
| 10K Plogging | 10K | 8:00 AM | $45.00 | Pace band → |
| Plover Dash (5k) | 5K | 8:00 AM | $40.00 | Pace band → |
| 5K Plogging | 5K | 8:00 AM | $40.00 | Pace band → |
| Fuzzy Feathers Kids Run | 400 Yards | 9:00 AM | $20.00 |
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About this race
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
Join us on Saturday, April 24, 2027, 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:
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Same Day Registration/Runner Check-In: Opens 7:00 AM
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Warm-Up & Announcements: 7:50 AM
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5K, 10K Start: 8:00 AM
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Kids Dash: 9:00 AM
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Overall and Age Group Awards: 9:15 AM
🏃♀️ Race Options:
Plover Dash 5K
Brown Pelican 10K
Fuzzy Feathers Fun Run (for the kiddos)
5K Plogging (picking up litter while jogging)
10K Plogging
Beach Clean Up with State Beach staff
🧢 What You Get:
All registered participants in the 5K, 10K, and Plogging events receive:
🏅 Custom Commemorative Medal – designed exclusively for this Earth Day event
👕 Limited-Edition Race Shirt – beautifully designed by a local artist and featuring a different Bolsa Chica bird each year. These collectible commemora…
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tive 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 the Amigos de Bolsa Chica's environmental education & leadership programs that raise aware and protect California’s biodiversity. The Amigos is a 501c3 non-profit, tax ID #33-0752003. ♻️ 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 the 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.
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