Running Is For The Birds
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Event overview
Running Is For The Birds takes place on April 25, 2026, at Lot 25, Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach, California. The event is presented by Amigos de Bolsa Chica in conjunction with Bolsa Chica State Beach. The course is described as flat and paved and is USATF-certified. The event combines running, walking, and beach cleanup activities, and proceeds support educational programs about the Bolsa Chica wetlands and coastal biodiversity.
Events and features
- Plover Dash - 5K
- Brown Pelican - 10K
- Fuzzy Feathers - kids run
- 5K Plogging - running while picking up litter
- 10K Plogging
- Beach Clean up only - no fee
Participants in the 5K, 10K, and plogging events receive a custom commemorative medal, a limited-edition race shirt by a local artist, a virtual race day goodie bag, free race day photos, and overall and age group awards. The event uses chip timing with results synced to Athlinks. The kids run also offers commemorative medals and special prizes. A family-friendly expo before and after the event includes educational exhibits, microscope displays of reserve water samples, and information about wetlands and local birds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.