Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run - Earth Day Celebration
- Date
- April 24, 2027
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Other
- Price
- $20–$45
From the Organizer
Amigos De Bolsa Chica, in conjunction with Bolsa Chica State Beach 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!
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
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🏃♀️ 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 — they’re wearable art that celebrates the spirit of the wetlands.
📸 Free Race Day Photos – downloadable & shareable with no hidden costs
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
⏱️ Professional Chip Timing – results synced to Athlinks
🎪 Finish Line Festival – vendors, product samples, music & local community vibes
✅ 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.
✨ Bonus Highlights:
🌿 Environmental Impact – Proceeds benefit environmental education & leadership programs through Amigos de Bolsa Chica (501c3), protecting California’s coastal biodiversity.
♻️ 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 let’s run wild for a better planet.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
72°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
8%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Long Beach Daugherty Fld, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Huntington Beach, CA
Population
196,010
as of 2023
City Elevation
43 ft
Nearest Airport
SNA
John Wayne Orange County International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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- Race
- Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run - Earth Day Celebration
- Date
- April 24, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run - Earth Day Celebration?
- Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run - Earth Day Celebration is a running race held in Huntington Beach, California on April 24, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run - Earth Day Celebration?
- Saturday, April 24, 2027 in Huntington Beach, California at Bolsa Chica State Beach - Lot 25, 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run - Earth Day Celebration?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run - Earth Day Celebration
Apr 24, 2027