Hitchhiker's Guide to Running - 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Hitchhiker’s Guide to the 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
🚀 Don't Panic. Just Run. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Greetings, Earthlings and Extraterrestrial Enthusiasts!
Whether you're escaping imminent planetary destruction, outrunning intergalactic bureaucrats, or just here for a good time (and some really cool swag), we’ve got the race for you!

Prepare to embark on a 5K, 10K & Half Marathon journey through space and time, where the answer is 42, but the question is… how fast can you run?

What’s Included in Your Galactic Race Experience?
🛸 Alien-Themed Start & Finish Line – Get beamed up into the best running experience in the universe!
📸 Epic Alien Photo Opps – Selfies with extraterrestrial beings? Yes, please.
💧 On-Course Water Station – Stay hydrated, but don’t worry—no suspicious Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters here.
📷 Free Downloadable Race Photos – Evidence that you outran the interdimensional time vortex.
⏱ Chip-Timed Results – Because even in deep space, precision matters.
🏆 Age Division Awards – Celebrate your human (or non-human) speed within your age group!
🚀 Special Awards for Top 3 Male & Female Finishers in Each Distance – For those who truly defy the laws of physics.

Race Swag That’s Out of This World!
👕 "Don't Panic. Just Run." Poly-Cotton Tee – Sustainably made, printed with non-toxic ink, and guaranteed to boost your cool factor by at least 42%.
🌀 A Special 42 Cooling Towel – Because every great hitchhiker (and runner) knows that a towel is the most important thing you can carry.
🏅 Finisher Medal – A cosmic memento proving you’ve mastered the art of running and intergalactic survival.

The Finish Line Festival
After crossing the finish line (and possibly discovering the meaning of life), stick around for an epic post-race celebration, complete with music, good vibes, and some out-of-this-world fun.

Sign Up Before the Infinite Improbability Drive Kicks In!
Spots are limited, and once they’re gone, they’re lost forever in the void of space. So grab your towel, lace up your running shoes, and register now!

📌 Final Note: 42 is the answer, but what’s the question? We’re not sure, but running this race might just get you closer to finding out. 🚀

Race Details & Location
📍 Location: 5400 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803

     Half Marathon: 7AM Start

🏃‍♂️ Distances: 5K & 10K
⏰ Start Time: 8:00 AM
🎟 Bib Pick-Up: Opens at 7:30 AM on race day

Packet Pick-Up & Parking
📦 Pre-Race Day Packet Pick-Up: Available starting at 7:00 AM on race morning. No need to panic—just arrive early to grab your bib and race swag!
🚗 Parking: Beach lot parking is $15.00 – Cash is highly recommended to keep the line moving quickly.

Awards Ceremony
🏆 Awards Ceremony: 9:45 AM – Stick around to celebrate your achievement, pick up age division awards, and cheer on the top finishers in each distance!

Get ready for an out-of-this-world race experience at one of SoCal’s most scenic beach locations! 🌊