Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run & Walk - Earth Day Celebration 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Huntington Beach, California
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $50 on Dec 6, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Plogging | 10K | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | $45$50 after Dec 6, 2026 | – |
| 5K Plogging | 5K | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | $40$45 after Dec 6, 2026 | – |
| Beach Clean up only | – | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | Free | – |
| Brown Pelican (10k) | 10K | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | $45$50 after Dec 6, 2026 | – |
| Plover Dash (5k) | 5K | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | $40$45 after Dec 6, 2026 | – |
| Fuzzy Feathers Kids Run | Kids | Apr 24, 20279:00 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $50 on Dec 6, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Plogging: $45 until Dec 6, then $50 until Mar 16, then $55 until Apr 24, then $58 until Apr 25.
- 5K Plogging: $40 until Dec 6, then $45 until Mar 16, then $50 until Apr 24, then $52 until Apr 25.
- Beach Clean up only: Free until Apr 24.
- Brown Pelican (10k): $45 until Dec 6, then $50 until Mar 16, then $55 until Apr 24, then $58 until Apr 24.
Online registration closes Apr 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in California ($42.99).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Huntington Beach runs 1:06:54, about 10:46 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:10:23 and men in 1:01:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:11 AM, and the 10K Plogging starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 10 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Bolsa Chica State Beach - Lot 25, 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)5K Run/Walk
10K Run/Walk
Aggregated from official results for Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run & Walk - Earth Day Celebration. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run & Walk - Earth Day Celebration?
At the 2025 5K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 27:22 or better, the top quarter in 32:18, and half the field in 40:33; the last tenth came in after 1:13:16.
At the 2025 10K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 51:48 or better, the top quarter in 59:46, and half the field in 1:06:54; the last tenth came in after 1:30:26.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:18 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 31:37 | 34:24 |
| 30-39 | 34:36 | 26:33 |
| 40-49 | 28:28 | 29:28 |
| 50-59 | 31:19 | 31:13 |
| 60-69 | 44:08 | 37:14 |
| 70+ | 43:41 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 8 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run & Walk - Earth Day Celebration 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 103 to 170 finishers, and the median time dropped from 43:08 to 40:33.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 170 (+22%) | 40:33 | under 27:22 | 19:26 |
| 2024 | 139 (+35%) | 38:20 | under 25:58 | 20:59 |
| 2023 | 103 | 43:08 | under 29:13 | 22:16 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:18, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
- 10K: Slower than most California 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 59:46, against 56:15 in a typical California 10K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 24 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Bolsa Chica State Beach - Lot 25, 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92649Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 10 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt (adult unisex)
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 24, 2027), 2026 (Apr 25, 2026), 2025 (Apr 26, 2025), 2024 (Apr 6, 2024), 2023 (Apr 29, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Running Is For The Birds - 5K, 10K, Kids Run & Walk - Earth Day Celebration?
- Saturday, April 24, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Dec 6, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in California ($42.99).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 170 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 40:33 and the winner ran 19:26.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:18, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Bolsa Chica State Beach - Lot 25, 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92649.
From the organizers
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