Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run - 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 DayAt a local 5K/10K near you!Join us on Saturday, April 25, 2026, 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 Options:Plover Dash 5KBrown Pelican 10KFuzzy Feathers Fun Run (for the kiddos)5K Plogging (picking up litter while jogging)10K PloggingBeach 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 new 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 🎯 NOTE:👉 Registrations made by March 16th will be guaranteed your requested shirt size.After that, shirt sizes will be first-come, first-served based on availability. 📍 Race Day Details:Location: Lot 25, Bolsa Chica State BeachCheck-In Begins: 7:00 AM5K & 10K Start: 8:00 AMKids Fun Run: 9:00 AM ✅ FREE Beach Parking (arrive early!)🚲 Bike Valet available near the start line🎒 Gear Check AvailableFuzzy Feathers Kids Run participants receive commemorative medals & special prizes. ✨ Bonus Highlights:🌿 Environmental Impact – Proceeds benefit environmental education & leadership programs through Amigos de Bolsa Chica (501c3), protecting California’s coastal biodiversity.♻️ 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 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.