Summer Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
Long Beach's Summer Day races offer a scenic loop around Lake Balboa with a welcoming atmosphere for all runners.
Race Date
Sep 6, 2026
Location
Van Nuys, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, September 6, 2026
- Location
- Van Nuys, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 68
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Summer Day 5k, 10k, 15k, and Half Marathon at Long Beach's Lake Balboa presents a welcoming experience for runners of all levels. This event, with its most recent edition in 2025, aims to provide a fun and accessible race day for families and individuals alike.
The course is designed for ease of navigation, featuring loops around the park's paths. While primarily flat, there's a small hill encountered about 0.6 miles from the start, adding a minor challenge to the otherwise straightforward out-and-back layout. The half marathon consists of three extended 5k loops, ensuring aid stations are readily available.
Runners can expect a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, with a typical repeat-runner rate of around 28%. The event emphasizes affordability and family fun, offering custom finisher medals, goodie bags, free photos, and post-race snacks. Results are posted online within 12-24 hours, and a generous 3:15 time limit accommodates a wide range of participants.
Race-provided description
We are back at Lake Balboa/Woodley Park!! It's time for the Summer Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon run/walk!! Included in registration — - custom finisher medals - drawstring goodie bags - free photos - free videos - results posted on the website within 12-24 hours of event - assortment of snacks, samples - friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities - affordable cost and fun for the whole family! Group discounts for 5 or more people by emailing us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for group registration. Race day registration available -- 5k $35; 10k $40; 15k $45; Half Marathon $50 -Awesome medals for everyone! -Goodie bags -FREE photos -Affordable cost -Fun for the whole family! - Email for group discount for 5 or more people - abetterworldrunning@gmail.com Event details and scheduleBib pick up - 6:40-7:20AM Start - 7:30AM COURSE: The course is super easy to follow. It will consist of loops around the path that will be marked. Easy out and back course with one small hill about .6 miles from the start. 5k (1 loop), 10k (2 loops), 15k (3 loops) with an aid station at every loop: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6600154 Half marathon is 3 x extended 5k loops https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6442390159/ Time limit - 3:15. If more time is needed please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for early start. Everyone will get a time and place on our results page at: www.abetterworldrunning.com We take pictures that are free to download on our facebook page. We emphasize a more relaxed, fun and personal racing experience and somewhat informal. Time limit - 3:15. If more time is needed please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com OFFICIAL TIMES AND PLACES WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: www.abetterworldrunning.com NO REFUNDS NO BANDITS
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Quality Score
2 years running
~34 finishers a year
small race — neutral
28% returning runners
5 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 1:34:37
typical high 95°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
67°
Afternoon (High)
95°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.0"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
53%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 68 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
68
Median time
2:46:30
Latest turnout
25
States
1
Turnout by year
2023–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
About the Organizer
Frequently asked
When is the Summer Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon?
The Summer Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon is held on Sunday, September 6, 2026, starting at 11:07 AM.
Where does the Summer Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Van Nuys, California.
What distances does the Summer Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Summer Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Summer Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Summer Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 68 runners who have completed the Summer Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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