1 event in Huntington Beach, California

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

At 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 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 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 Beach

Check-In Begins: 7:00 AM

5K & 10K Start: 8:00 AM

Kids Fun Run: 9:00 AM

✅ 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 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.