Embrace October with Spooktacular, a festive multi-distance fun run hosted by A Better World Running on Saturday, October 18, 2025, along Long Beach’s Belmont Shores beachfront path (5400 E Ocean Blvd).
Following A Better World’s open-course format, participants can choose from 5K, 10K, 15K, or a USATF-certified half marathon. All distances begin at 7:30 AM, with bib check-in from 7:00–7:30 AM, and the half marathon finishes by 10:45 AM under a 3‑hour‑15‑minute cutoff . An early-start option is available—just email the organizers—to help participants complete the half in time.
The event features flat, scenic, looped courses:
- 5K = one out-and-back
- 10K = two loops
- 15K = three loops
- Half Marathon = three 4.36‑mile loops
Expect a relaxed atmosphere with basic amenities like course signage, restrooms, water fountains, and hydration stations. Runners and walkers alike receive a finisher medal and goodie bag, and race results go live same evening. The course is open to strollers and requires courteous sharing of the path with pedestrians and cyclists.
A Better World Running supports volunteerism—helpers earn entry fees toward a future race—and prioritizes an inclusive, personally connected race experience over mass participation.
Why You’ll Love It
- Seasonal vibe: an autumn-themed morning run with costumes optional.
- Accessible entry: affordable pricing and open start format including strollers.
- Scenic loops: oceanfront course suits PR seekers and social runners.
- Community atmosphere: A Better World’s volunteer rewards and personal touch stand out.
- Flexible pacing: early starts and generous cutoff support various abilities.
