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Run Like It's Recess 5K

Sun January 26, 2025 Long Beach, CA 90808 US Directions

Events

Youth Pay Only $22, price updated after DOB entered

5K Run/Walk

$54 $38.10 incl. $3.10 Fee
($22.20: Ages 0 - 17)
9:00AM PST - 10:00AM PST Price increases after December 4, 2024 at 11:59pm PST

1k

$22.20 incl. $2.20 Fee 10:15AM PST - 10:30AM PST Registration ends January 26, 2025 at 11:59pm PST

Toddler Run

$16.90 incl. $1.90 Fee 10:45AM PST - 10:55AM PST Registration ends January 26, 2025 at 11:59pm PST
Can't Make It But Want A Shirt & Medal - This Option Is For You

Virtual 5K

$43.40 incl. $3.40 Fee Price increases after January 13, 2025 at 11:59pm PST

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.runlikeitsrecess.com/.

Place

7550 Spring Street
Long Beach, CA US 90808

Description

Join us for the 14th Annual Run Like It’s Recess 5K Run/Walk, 1K, and Toddler Run

5K Start Time: 9 am

1K Start Time: 10:15 am

Toddler Run Start Time: 10:45

This annual event is hosted by Newcomb Academy PTSA, which serves Newcomb Academy (Grades K–8), a public school in the Long Beach Unified School District.  
A school fundraiser and a way to promote health and fitness to the entire area. This family-friendly event is open to all ages and fitness levels. Stroller and wheelchair friendly.  

Medals will be given to all finishers with awards for the top three 5K finishers in each age group. FREE shirt and goody bag guaranteed if registered by January 14, 2024, after that date your shirt size may not be available.


The Course: Flat, fast, and scenic. It takes place at El Dorado Park East in Long Beach, near the train and playground area. If you’re looking to set a personal record or if you just want to take it easy and take in the scenery, this is the perfect course.

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