Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run & Walk - Earth Day Celebration

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: Same Day Registration/Runner Check-In: Opens 7:00 AM Warm-Up & Announcements: 7:50 AM 5K, 10K Start: 8:00 AM Kids Dash: 9:00 AM 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.

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