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

梨 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.