AREC - Gingerbread Run 5k, 10k, 15k & Half Marathon

Sunday, December 17, 2023 Past event

10:30 AM PST

Long Beach, California

$27.50–$38.10 · 4 races

5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Join the excitement at the AREC Gingerbread Run on Sunday, December 17th, 2023, in beautiful Long Beach, Los Angeles! This festive event offers a variety of race distances, including a 5K, 10K, 15K, and a Half Marathon, ensuring there’s a challenge for everyone. Starting at 5400 E. Ocean Blvd., participants will enjoy a scenic course that runs along the coast, with the Half Marathon featuring three out-and-back laps and the shorter distances featuring a single lap.

Get ready to support a great cause as every step you take contributes to AREC programs! Plus, this year's event coincides with the High Tide Run Christmas Cookie Caper, adding an extra layer of festive fun. Don't miss the chance to refuel after your race with delicious cookies and snacks at the finish line! BIB pick-up starts at 6:30 AM, with the Half Marathon kicking off at 7:00 AM and the 5K, 10K, and 15K starting shortly after at 7:30 AM. Gather your friends, don your most cheerful holiday attire, and be part of this memorable holiday fundraiser!

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Races

5k

Incl. $2.50 Fee &

10:30 AM PST

$27.50

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10k

Incl. $2.68 Fee &

10:30 AM PST

$30.68

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15k

Incl. $2.80 Fee &

10:30 AM PST

$32.80

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Half Marathon

Incl. $3.10 Fee &

10:00 AM PST

$38.10

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Organiser's description

Get ready to lace up those running shoes and join your AREC pals for an incredible fundraiser happening on December 17th at the Ocean and 54th on the Claremont side of the parking lot!

We've got a range of options for youwhether you're up for a 5K, 10K, 15K, or even a Half Marathon, this event's got something for everyone. Best of all, every step you take will be in support of AREC programs!

And here's the twist: this race coincides with the festive High Tide Run Christmas Cookie Caper! High Tides is generously allowing us to use their race start, timing clock and marked course. So, we will be joining them for this super fun event.

AREC's got a special check-in separate from High Tides at the AREC tent.

Oh, and did we mention the goodies at the finish line? Yep, we've got cookies and snacks waiting for you to refuel after you crush those miles! So mark your calendars, gather your running squad, and let's make this fundraiser one for the books!

Grab a friend and your most festive outfit to help raise 2024 funds for the club.

BIB PICK-UP AND START TIMES:

BIB PICK UP: 6:30 am near the start line

HALF MARATHON START TIME: 7:00 am

5K, 10K, 15K START TIME: 7:30 am

START LOCATION: 5400 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA US 90803

Street Parking is free and lot parking is $2.00 per hour. Use the passport app to pay.

The 5k, 10, & 15k will all run the same course. The turn around is located at mile 1.55 marked with a runner turn sign, large green flag, and chalk.

5k will run 1 out and back lap

10k will run two out and back lap

15k will run 3 out and back lap

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5480360119/

The Half Marather Runners will run 3 out and back laps

The half marathon turn is located at mile 2.19 and marked with a large blue flag, runner turn sign, chalk, and small blue and orange survey flags.

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5480374786/