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A Better World Running The leader in ethical, affordable, high quality races in SoCal since 2011. Creating Ripples of Peace, Kindness, and Positivity. BEST PRICES! BEST MEDALS!

Together we can make a difference. Together we can make a better world! BEST PEOPLE!

10/11/2026

We are back next Saturday at Hanson Dam to continue our Spooky October races! Come join the fun at one of our 17 locations!
www.abetterworldrunning.com
Upcoming Events
Dam Spooky · October 17 · Hansen Dam
Monster Dash · October 24 · Long Beach
Haunted Valley · October 25 · Simi Valley
Happy Halloween · October 31 · Long Beach
Luz y Vida · November 1 · Riverside
CAHF SB/Riverside Fundraising 5k · Nov 1 · Riverside
Runacopia · November 8 · Long Beach
Trailsgiving · November 14 · Elysian Park
Friendsgiving · November 15 · Whittier Narrows
APIFM Friendsgiving FUNdraiser · November 15
Giving Thanks · November 21 · Long Beach
FITSISTERSHIP Giving Thanks · November 21 · Long Beach
Turkey Trot · November 22 · Sunset Park, Las Vegas
Lake Balboa Turkey Trot · November 26 · Van Nuys
Turkey Trot Friday · November 27 · Long Beach
Turkey Trot Saturday · November 28 · Anaheim
Turkey Trot Sunday · November 29 · Irvine
Season’s Greetings · December 5 · Long Beach
Jingle Bell · December 6 · Valencia
Holiday Fun · December 12 · Van Nuys
Reindeer Run · December 13 · Riverside
Reindeer Run · December 19 · Griffith Park
Reindeer Run · December 20 · Long Beach
Happy Holidays · December 26 · Long Beach
Roll into the New Year · December 27 · Las Vegas
New Year’s Eve · December 31· Hidden Valley, Riverside
Happy New Year January 1 · Long Beach

10/02/2026

Alright we are back this weekend to start off Spooky October with our Haunted Heroes races in Long Beach and Valencia!! Come on down and join the fun and where your favorite costume!
Have a great weekend everyone!

www.abetterworldrunning.com
Upcoming Events
Haunted Heroes · October 3 · Long Beach
Haunted Heroes · October 4 · Valencia
FREE Group Run · October 10 · Hidden Valley Riverside
Dam Spooky · October 17 · Hansen Dam
Monster Dash · October 24 · Long Beach
Haunted Valley · October 25 · Simi Valley
Happy Halloween · October 31 · Long Beach
Luz y Vida · November 1 · Riverside
CAHF SB/Riverside Fundraising 5k · Nov 1 · Riverside
Runacopia · November 8 · Long Beach
Trailsgiving · November 14 · Elysian Park
Friendsgiving · November 15 · Whittier Narrows
APIFM Friendsgiving FUNdraiser · November 15
Giving Thanks · November 21 · Long Beach
FITSISTERSHIP Giving Thanks · November 21 · Long Beach
Turkey Trot · November 22 · Sunset Park, Las Vegas
Lake Balboa Turkey Trot · November 26 · Van Nuys
Turkey Trot Friday · November 27 · Long Beach
Turkey Trot Saturday · November 28 · Anaheim
Turkey Trot Sunday · November 29 · Irvine
Season’s Greetings · December 5 · Long Beach
Jingle Bell · December 6 · Valencia
Holiday Fun · December 12 · Van Nuys
Reindeer Run · December 13 · Riverside
Reindeer Run · December 19 · Griffith Park
Reindeer Run · December 20 · Long Beach
Happy Holidays · December 26 · Long Beach
Roll into the New Year · December 27 · Las Vegas
New Year’s Eve · December 31· Hidden Valley, Riverside

10/02/2026

NEW LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT!! OUR 17th LOCATION GOES BACK TO VEGAS TO MOUNTAIN’S EDGE REGIONAL PARK!! Come join the fun Dec. 27 with a beautiful run! ABWR: The most value and the best prices: instant live results, age group awards, highest accuracy bib recognition free photos, free reels and videos, custom medals and drawstrings bags and so much more!
The best prices, the best value races you can run. 17 locations strong so far. Come join the fun and run with us!
www.abetterworldrunning.com
Upcoming Events
​Haunted Heroes · October 3 · Long Beach
Haunted Heroes · October 4 · Valencia
FREE Group Run · October 10 · Hidden Valley Riverside
Dam Spooky · October 17 · Hansen Dam
Monster Dash · October 24 · Long Beach
Haunted Valley · October 25 · Simi Valley
Happy Halloween · October 31 · Long Beach
Luz y Vida · November 1 · Riverside
CAHF SB/Riverside Fundraising 5k · Nov 1 · Riverside
Runacopia · November 8 · Long Beach
Trailsgiving · November 14 · Elysian Park
Friendsgiving · November 15 · Whittier Narrows
APIFM Friendsgiving FUNdraiser · November 15
Giving Thanks · November 21 · Long Beach
FITSISTERSHIP Giving Thanks · November 21 · Long Beach
Turkey Trot · November 22 · Sunset Park, Las Vegas
Lake Balboa Turkey Trot · November 26 · Van Nuys
Turkey Trot Friday · November 27 · Long Beach
Turkey Trot Saturday · November 28 · Anaheim
Turkey Trot Sunday · November 29 · Irvine
Season’s Greetings · December 5 · Long Beach
Jingle Bell · December 6 · Valencia
Holiday Fun · December 12 · Van Nuys
Reindeer Run · December 13 · Riverside
Reindeer Run · December 19 · Griffith Park
Reindeer Run · December 20 · Long Beach
Happy Holidays · December 26 · Long Beach
Roll into the New Year · December 27 · Las Vegas
New Year’s Eve · December 31· Hidden Valley, Riverside

09/25/2026

NEW MERCH DROP IS HERE!! White, black and blue merino running socks have arrived!! Look for them at our upcoming races.
www.abetterworldrunning.com
Upcoming Events
​​​​​​​Hot Pursuit · September 26 · Long Beach
Golden Strides · September 27 · Riverside
AD ISC 5k · September 30 · Chula Vista
Haunted Heroes · October 3 · Long Beach
Haunted Heroes · October 4 · Valencia
FREE Group Run · October 10 · Hidden Valley Riverside
Dam Spooky · October 17 · Hansen Dam
Monster Dash · October 24 · Long Beach
Haunted Valley · October 25 · Simi Valley
Happy Halloween · October 31 · Long Beach
Luz y Vida · November 1 · Riverside
Runacopia · November 8 · Long Beach
Trailsgiving · November 14 · Elysian Park
Friendsgiving · November 15 · Whittier Narrows
APIFM Friendsgiving FUNdraiser · November 15
Giving Thanks · November 21 · Long Beach
FITSISTERSHIP Giving Thanks · November 21 · Long Beach
Turkey Trot · November 22 · Sunset Park, Las Vegas
Lake Balboa Turkey Trot · November 26 · Van Nuys
Turkey Trot Friday · November 27 · Long Beach
Turkey Trot Saturday · November 28 · Anaheim
Turkey Trot Sunday · November 29 · Irvine
Season’s Greetings · December 5 · Long Beach
Jingle Bell · December 6 · Valencia
Holiday Fun · December 12 · Van Nuys
Reindeer Run · December 13 · Riverside
Reindeer Run · December 19 · Griffith Park
Reindeer Run · December 20 · Long Beach
Happy Holidays · December 26 · Long Beach
Roll into the New Year · December 27 · Las Vegas
New Year’s Eve · December 31· Hidden Valley, Riverside

09/20/2026

See you tomorrow !!

09/19/2026

Next up is our Hot Pursuit race in Long Beach then our Golden Strides race in Riverside next weekend! Fantastic medals and bags for everyone!
All races: instant live results, age group awards, highest accuracy bib recognition free photos, free reels and videos, age group medals and custom medals and drawstrings bags and so much more! The best prices, the best medals, the best value races you can run here in SoCal!
Come join the fun and run with us at our 17 locations!
www.abetterworldrunning.com
Upcoming Events
Hot Pursuit · September 26 · Long Beach
Golden Strides · September 27 · Riverside
ADHQ 5k · September 30 · Chula Vista
Haunted Heroes · October 3 · Long Beach
Haunted Heroes · October 4 · Valencia
Dam Spooky · October 17 · Hansen Dam
Monster Dash · October 24 · Long Beach
Haunted Valley · October 25 · Simi Valley
Happy Halloween · October 31 · Long Beach
Luz y Vida · November 1 · Riverside
Runacopia · November 8 · Long Beach
Trailsgiving · November 14 · Elysian Park
Friendsgiving · November 15 · Whittier Narrows
Giving Thanks · November 21 · Long Beach
Lake Balboa Turkey Trot · November 26 · Van Nuys
Turkey Trot Friday · November 27 · Long Beach
Turkey Trot Saturday · November 28 · Anaheim
Turkey Trot Sunday · November 29 · Irvine
Season’s Greetings · December 5 · Long Beach
Jingle Bell · December 6 · Valencia
Holiday Fun · December 12 · Van Nuys
Reindeer Run · December 13 · Riverside
Reindeer Run · December 19 · Griffith Park
Reindeer Run · December 20 · Long Beach
Happy Holidays · December 26 · Long Beach
New Years Eve December 31 Hidden Valley Riverside
and many more!

09/17/2026

NEW LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT!! OUR 16th LOCATION GOES TO HIDDEN VALLEY!! Come join the fun Dec. 31 with a beautiful run at the Hidden Valley Nature Center in Riverside! ABWR: The most value and the best prices: instant live results, age group awards, highest accuracy bib recognition free photos, free reels and videos, custom medals and drawstrings bags and so much more! The best prices, the best value races you can run. 15 locations strong so far. Come join the fun and run with us!
www.abetterworldrunning.com
Upcoming Events
Free Group Run · September 20 · Riverside
Hot Pursuit · September 26 · Long Beach
Golden Strides · September 27 · Riverside
Fitsistership Alofa Wave VIRTUAL
AD ISC 5k · September 30 · Chula Vista
Haunted Heroes · October 3 · Long Beach
Haunted Heroes · October 4 · Valencia
Dam Spooky · October 17 · Hansen Dam
Monster Dash · October 24 · Long Beach
Haunted Valley · October 25 · Simi Valley
Happy Halloween · October 31 · Long Beach
Luz y Vida · November 1 · Riverside
Runacopia · November 8 · Long Beach
Trailsgiving · November 14 · Elysian Park
Friendsgiving · November 15 · Whittier Narrows
APIFM Friendsgiving FUNdraiser · November 15
Giving Thanks · November 21 · Long Beach
FITSISTERSHIP Giving Thanks · November 21 · Long Beach
Turkey Trot · November 22 · Sunset Park, Las Vegas
Lake Balboa Turkey Trot · November 26 · Van Nuys
Turkey Trot Friday · November 27 · Long Beach
Turkey Trot Saturday · November 28 · Anaheim
Turkey Trot Sunday · November 29 · Irvine
Season’s Greetings · December 5 · Long Beach
Jingle Bell · December 6 · Valencia
Holiday Fun · December 12 · Van Nuys
Riverside Reindeer Run · December 13 · Riverside
Griffith Park Reindeer Run · December 19 · Griffith Park
Long Beach Reindeer Run · December 20 · Long Beach
Happy Holidays December 26 · Long Beach
New Year’s Eve · December 31 · Hidden Valley Riverside
and many more!

09/14/2026

NEW LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT!! OUR 15th LOCATION GOES TO LAS VEGAS!! Come join the fun Nov. 22 with a beautiful run in a scenic park! ABWR: The most value and the best prices: instant live results, age group awards, highest accuracy bib recognition free photos, free reels and videos, custom medals and drawstrings bags and so much more! The best prices, the best value races you can run. 15 locations strong so far. Come join the fun and run with us!
www.abetterworldrunning.com
Upcoming Events
Free Group Run · September 20 · Riverside
Hot Pursuit · September 26 · Long Beach
Golden Strides · September 27 · Riverside
Fitsistership Alofa Wave VIRTUAL
AD ISC 5k · September 30 · Chula Vista
Haunted Heroes · October 3 · Long Beach
Haunted Heroes · October 4 · Valencia
Dam Spooky · October 17 · Hansen Dam
Monster Dash · October 24 · Long Beach
Haunted Valley · October 25 · Simi Valley
Happy Halloween · October 31 · Long Beach
Luz y Vida · November 1 · Riverside
Runacopia · November 8 · Long Beach
Trailsgiving · November 14 · Elysian Park
Friendsgiving · November 15 · Whittier Narrows
APIFM Friendsgiving FUNdraiser · November 15
Giving Thanks · November 21 · Long Beach
FITSISTERSHIP Giving Thanks · November 21 · Long Beach
Turkey Trot · November 22 · Sunset Park, Las Vegas
Lake Balboa Turkey Trot · November 26 · Van Nuys
Turkey Trot Friday · November 27 · Long Beach
Turkey Trot Saturday · November 28 · Anaheim
Turkey Trot Sunday · November 29 · Irvine
Season's Greetings · December 5 · Long Beach
Jingle Bell · December 6 · Valencia
Holiday Fun · December 12 · Van Nuys
Riverside Reindeer Run · December 13 · Riverside
Griffith Park Reindeer Run · December 19 · Griffith Park
Long Beach Reindeer Run · December 20 · Long Beach
Happy Holidays December 26 · Long Beach
New Year's Eve · December 31 · Hidden Valley Riverside
and many more!

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