Run Like It's Recess 5K
- Date Sun 25th January 2026
- Time 9:00AM PST
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $16.90 - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 14th Annual Run Like It's Recess 5K Run/Walk, happening on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the beautiful El Dorado Park East in Long Beach, Los Angeles! This exciting event offers a variety of race distances to suit everyone, including a 5K starting at 9 AM, a fun 1K at 10:15 AM, and a delightful Toddler Run at 10:45 AM.
Join the community for a fantastic day promoting health and fitness while supporting Newcomb Academy PTSA, a public school dedicated to enriching the lives of K-8 students. This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, with a flat and scenic course perfect for both competitive runners looking to set a personal record and those who want to enjoy a leisurely stroll. Plus, it's stroller and wheelchair accessible! All finishers will receive medals, and awards will be given to the top three 5K finishers in each age group. Don’t miss out on the guaranteed FREE shirt and goody bag if you register by January 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Mark your calendars and join us for a day
Join the community for a fantastic day promoting health and fitness while supporting Newcomb Academy PTSA, a public school dedicated to enriching the lives of K-8 students. This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, with a flat and scenic course perfect for both competitive runners looking to set a personal record and those who want to enjoy a leisurely stroll. Plus, it's stroller and wheelchair accessible! All finishers will receive medals, and awards will be given to the top three 5K finishers in each age group. Don’t miss out on the guaranteed FREE shirt and goody bag if you register by January 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Mark your calendars and join us for a day
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 14th Annual Run Like Its Recess 5K Run/Walk, 1K, and Toddler Run
5K Start Time: 9 am
1K Start Time: 10:15 am
Toddler Run Start Time: 10:45
This annual event is hosted by Newcomb Academy PTSA, which serves Newcomb Academy (Grades K8), a public school in the Long Beach Unified School District.
A school fundraiser and a way to promote health and fitness to the entire area. This family-friendly event is open to all ages and fitness levels. Stroller and wheelchair friendly.
Medals will be given to all finishers with awards for the top three 5K finishers in each age group. FREE shirt and goody bag guaranteed if registered by January 6th, 2026 at 11:59 pm, after that date your shirt may not be available.
The Course: Flat, fast, and scenic. It takes place at El Dorado Park East in Long Beach, near the train and playground area. If youre looking to set a personal record or if you just want to take it easy and take in the scenery, this is the perfect course.
5K Start Time: 9 am
1K Start Time: 10:15 am
Toddler Run Start Time: 10:45
This annual event is hosted by Newcomb Academy PTSA, which serves Newcomb Academy (Grades K8), a public school in the Long Beach Unified School District.
A school fundraiser and a way to promote health and fitness to the entire area. This family-friendly event is open to all ages and fitness levels. Stroller and wheelchair friendly.
Medals will be given to all finishers with awards for the top three 5K finishers in each age group. FREE shirt and goody bag guaranteed if registered by January 6th, 2026 at 11:59 pm, after that date your shirt may not be available.
The Course: Flat, fast, and scenic. It takes place at El Dorado Park East in Long Beach, near the train and playground area. If youre looking to set a personal record or if you just want to take it easy and take in the scenery, this is the perfect course.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 25th January 2026 (9:00AM PST)
$43.40
Youth Pay Only $20, price updated after DOB entered -
1k
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 25th January 2026 (10:15AM PST)
$22.20
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Toddler Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 25th January 2026 (10:45AM PST)
$16.90
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Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.40
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7550 Spring Street, Long Beach, 90808, CA, United States
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