Run Like It's Recess 5K
About this race
Join us for the 16th Annual Run Like It’s Recess 5K Run/Walk, 1K, and Toddler Run.
5K Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
1K Start Time: 10:15 a.m.
Toddler Run Start Time: 10:45 a.m.
This annual event is hosted by Newcomb Academy PTSA, which serves Newcomb Academy (Grades K–8), a public school in the Long Beach Unified School District.
A school fundraiser and a way to promote health and fitness to the entire area. This family-friendly event is open to all ages and fitness levels. Stroller and wheelchair friendly.
Medals will be given to all finishers with awards for the top three 5K finishers in each age group. FREE shirt and goody bag guaranteed if registered by January 10th, 2027 at 11:59 pm, after that date your shirt may not be available.
The Course: flat, fast, and scenic. It takes place at El Dorado Park East in Long Beach, near the train and playground area. If you’re looking to set a personal record or if you just want to take it easy and take in the scenery, this is the perfect course.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run/Walk
Youth Pay Only $20, price updated after DOB entered
1k
Toddler Run
Virtual 5K
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Long Beach yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 6:49 AM and sets at 5:22 PM local time (PST) in Long Beach on January 31, 2027 — 10h 32m of daylight.
Course
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