Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run - Earth Day Celebration
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM PDT
- Location Huntington Beach, California
- Price Free - $54.00
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant "Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run" event on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the stunning Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach, Orange County! Celebrate Earth Day in style while participating in a 5K or 10K run, or let the little ones enjoy the Fuzzy Feathers Fun Run. This exciting event is not just about running; it’s a unique opportunity to combine fitness with environmental stewardship, as participants can also engage in plogging—jogging while picking up litter along the beautiful beach.
Starting at 8:00 AM, the flat and fast course promises breathtaking ocean views, making every step a joy. Participants will receive a custom commemorative medal, a limited-edition race shirt designed by a local artist, and access to free race day photos. Enjoy the finish line festival with music, vendors, and community vibes, all while supporting environmental education initiatives. Don’t miss your chance to lock in your shirt size by registering by March 16th! Let’s make a positive impact this Earth Day—sign up today and run wild for a better planet!
Starting at 8:00 AM, the flat and fast course promises breathtaking ocean views, making every step a joy. Participants will receive a custom commemorative medal, a limited-edition race shirt designed by a local artist, and access to free race day photos. Enjoy the finish line festival with music, vendors, and community vibes, all while supporting environmental education initiatives. Don’t miss your chance to lock in your shirt size by registering by March 16th! Let’s make a positive impact this Earth Day—sign up today and run wild for a better planet!
Organiser's Description
AMIGOS DE BOLSA CHICA [https://www.amigosdebolsachica.org/], IN CONJUNCTION WITH BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH [https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=642] IS HOSTING A RUN/WALK/BEACH CLEANUP FOR EARTH DAY!
RUN FOR THE BIRDS, RUN FOR THE PLANET, RUN FOR EARTH DAY
AT A LOCAL 5K/10K NEAR YOU!
JOIN US ON SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026, 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!
FEMALE SIGN 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 NEW BOLSA CHICA BIRD EACH YEAR. THESE COLLECTIBLE COMMEMORATIVE SHIRTS ARE MORE THAN SWAG THEYRE WEARABLE ART THAT CELEBRATES THE SPIRIT OF THE WETLANDS.
FREE RACE DAY PHOTOS DOWNLOADABLE & SHAREABLE WITH NO HIDDEN COSTS
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
STOPWATCH PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING RESULTS SYNCED TO ATHLINKS
FINISH LINE FESTIVAL VENDORS, PRODUCT SAMPLES, MUSIC & LOCAL COMMUNITY VIBES
NOTE:
REGISTRATIONS MADE BY MARCH 16TH WILL BE GUARANTEED YOUR REQUESTED SHIRT SIZE.
AFTER THAT, SHIRT SIZES WILL BE FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASED ON AVAILABILITY.
RACE DAY DETAILS:
LOCATION: LOT 25, BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH
CHECK-IN BEGINS: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K START: 8:00 AM
KIDS FUN RUN: 9:00 AM
CHECK MARK BUTTON 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.
SPARKLES BONUS HIGHLIGHTS:
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PROCEEDS BENEFIT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS THROUGH AMIGOS DE BOLSA CHICA (501C3), PROTECTING CALIFORNIAS COASTAL BIODIVERSITY.
RECYCLING SYMBOL 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 AMIGOS.
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH PURPOSE AND MAKE YOUR MILES MATTER.
SIGN UP TODAY, LOCK IN YOUR SHIRT SIZE, AND LETS RUN WILD FOR A BETTER PLANET.
RUN FOR THE BIRDS, RUN FOR THE PLANET, RUN FOR EARTH DAY
AT A LOCAL 5K/10K NEAR YOU!
JOIN US ON SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026, 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!
FEMALE SIGN 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 NEW BOLSA CHICA BIRD EACH YEAR. THESE COLLECTIBLE COMMEMORATIVE SHIRTS ARE MORE THAN SWAG THEYRE WEARABLE ART THAT CELEBRATES THE SPIRIT OF THE WETLANDS.
FREE RACE DAY PHOTOS DOWNLOADABLE & SHAREABLE WITH NO HIDDEN COSTS
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
STOPWATCH PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING RESULTS SYNCED TO ATHLINKS
FINISH LINE FESTIVAL VENDORS, PRODUCT SAMPLES, MUSIC & LOCAL COMMUNITY VIBES
NOTE:
REGISTRATIONS MADE BY MARCH 16TH WILL BE GUARANTEED YOUR REQUESTED SHIRT SIZE.
AFTER THAT, SHIRT SIZES WILL BE FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASED ON AVAILABILITY.
RACE DAY DETAILS:
LOCATION: LOT 25, BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH
CHECK-IN BEGINS: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K START: 8:00 AM
KIDS FUN RUN: 9:00 AM
CHECK MARK BUTTON 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.
SPARKLES BONUS HIGHLIGHTS:
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PROCEEDS BENEFIT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS THROUGH AMIGOS DE BOLSA CHICA (501C3), PROTECTING CALIFORNIAS COASTAL BIODIVERSITY.
RECYCLING SYMBOL 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 AMIGOS.
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH PURPOSE AND MAKE YOUR MILES MATTER.
SIGN UP TODAY, LOCK IN YOUR SHIRT SIZE, AND LETS RUN WILD FOR A BETTER PLANET.
Races
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Plover Dash (5k)
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt (Adult Unisex)
Sat 25th April 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$48.70
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Brown Pelican (10k)
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt (Adult Unisex)
Sat 25th April 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$54.00
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Fuzzy Feathers Kids Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 25th April 2026 (9:00AM PDT)
$22.20
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5K Plogging
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt (Adult Unisex)
Sat 25th April 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$48.70
Plogging = picking up trash while jogging. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plogging -
10K Plogging
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt (Adult Unisex)
Sat 25th April 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$54.00
Plogging = picking up trash while jogging. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plogging -
Beach Clean Up Only
Sat 25th April 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
Free
If you would like to participate in the beach cleanup only, register here and sign the beach cleanup waiver. If additional tee shirts are available, you may purchase one for $20 on the day of event, or packet pickup.
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Bolsa Chica State Beach - Lot 25, 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, 92649, CA, United States
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