Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run & Walk - Earth Day Celebration
Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run & Walk - Earth Day Celebration is a running race on April 24, 2027 in Huntington Beach, CA, with entry fees from $20 to $45.
- Date
- April 24, 2027 (217 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$45
- Sport
- Running
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
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
🏃♀️ 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 — 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 the Amigos de Bolsa Chica's environmental education & leadership programs that raise aware and protect California’s biodiversity. The Amigos is a 501c3 non-profit, tax ID #33-0752003.
♻️ 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 let’s run wild for a better planet.
Events
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.
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.
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run & Walk - Earth Day Celebration
- Date
- April 24, 2027
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Apr 24, 2027