# Giving Thanks 5K, 10K, 15K & Half Marathon — Long Beach

> Event for families in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 21 · 7:30 AM
- Where: Long Beach Shoreline Path (Belmont Shore), 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Race day $35 5K / $40 10K / $45 15K / $50 half
- Organizer: A Better World Running
- Official page: https://www.abetterworldrunning.com/givingthanks-11-21-26
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

Pre-Thanksgiving Saturday race on the Belmont Shore beach path: flat out-and-back loops with marked course, aid station, finisher medal, chip timing and free race photos. Walkers welcome on the open course.

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