Running Is For The Birds - 5k, 10k, Kids Run & Walk - Earth Day Celebration

Saturday, April 24, 2027

8:00 AM PDT

Huntington Beach, California

Free–$48.70 · 6 races

5km, 10km

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating "Running Is For The Birds" event on Saturday, April 24, 2027, at the picturesque Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach, Orange County. This Earth Day celebration features a variety of race distances, including a fast and flat 5K, a scenic 10K, and a fun-filled Kids Dash. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to enjoy stunning ocean views while participating in this unique event that combines fitness with environmental stewardship.

With a focus on sustainability, this event encourages participants to run not just for themselves, but for the planet, with proceeds benefiting Amigos de Bolsa Chica's environmental education and leadership programs. Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with free beach parking, a vibrant finish line festival featuring local vendors, music, and community vibes. All registered participants will receive a custom commemorative medal and a limited-edition race shirt designed by a local artist, making this more than just a race—it's a celebration of nature and community. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors. Sign up today and let's run wild for a better planet!

Races

Plover Dash (5k)

Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt (adult unisex)

8:00 AM PDT

$43.40

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Brown Pelican (10k)

Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt (adult unisex)

8:00 AM PDT

$48.70

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Fuzzy Feathers Kids Run

Incl. $2.20 Fee

Ages 2 to 7 Parents may run with children. 400 Yard Dash

9:00 AM PDT

$22.20

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5k Plogging

Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt (adult unisex)

Plogging = picking up trash while jogging. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plogging

8:00 AM PDT

$43.40

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10k Plogging

Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt (adult unisex)

Plogging = picking up trash while jogging. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plogging

8:00 AM PDT

$48.70

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Beach Clean up only

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.

8:00 AM PDT

Free

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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
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

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 DIFFERENT 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

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 THE AMIGOS DE BOLSA CHICA'S ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS THAT RAISE AWARE AND PROTECT CALIFORNIAS BIODIVERSITY. THE AMIGOS IS A 501C3 NON-PROFIT, TAX ID #33-0752003.

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 THE 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.