5K & 10K Course Instructions – Bolsa Chica State Beach
The 5K & 10K start at 8:00 AM from Lot 25 at Bolsa Chica State Beach.
From the start, runners will head onto the beach path and continue to mile 1.55. This turnaround will be clearly marked with a 5K/10K Turn Sign, a pink flag, and a water station. 💧
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5K runners: After turning around, head back along the path and finish strong under the big blue arch.
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10K runners: After completing the first loop, continue past the finish line to begin a second loop. On your second trip, turn again at the mile 1.55 turnaround (sign, flag, and water station), then head back to the finish line under the big blue arch.
📍 The start and finish are in the same location.
This is what the pink flag and sign look like
Half Marathon Course Instructions – Bolsa Chica State Beach
The Half Marathon begins at 7:00 AM from Lot 25 at Bolsa Chica State Beach.
From the start, runners will head out on the beach path, make a right, and continue to the mile 2.19 turnaround. This turnaround is clearly marked with a Half Marathon Turn Sign, a yellow flag, and a water station. 💧
After turning around, runners will head back toward the start and turn at the CaliFlow Runs tent to complete the loop.
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Each loop is 4.36 miles.
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Half Marathoners will complete 3 loops for a total distance of 13.1 miles.
💧 Water & Gatorade Stations are located at:
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Mile 2.19 Turnaround (yellow flag + turn sign)
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CaliFlow Runs Tent
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Additional support station on course
Upon completing your third loop, head under the big blue arch to finish strong! 🎉
📍 The start and finish line are in the same location.
This is what the yellow flag and sign look like