Event Description
We’re back for the 2nd annual Global Energy Race on September 25, 2016.
37 Cities, 22 Countries, 1 Race
Be part of a “Global Happening!”
Long Beach, CA again plays host to the largest U.S. based race of the global event. Whether you're a competitive runner or looking to come out with your family and friends to enjoy a morning of fun and games, this race is for you! The Global Energy Race offers a chip timed 10K route for those runners finishing their pre-marathon training or an untimed 3K route perfect for those looking to walk a scenic course with their friends.
Come out and enjoy the beach views, music, games, giveaways, Osito and much more!
Event details and schedule
Event Schedule:
6:00am - 7:30am: Registration/Check-in
7:30am: 10K Start Time
7:45am: 3K Start Time
Fees:
10K Individual:
$20.00 early registration (June 1st- June 30)
$30.00 open registration (July 1st- August 31st)
$40.00 open registration (September 1st- September 23rd)
3K Individual:
$10.00 early registration (June 1st-June 30th)
$15.00 open registration (July 1st- August 31st)
$20.00 open registration (September 1st- September 23rd)
Packet Pick-up:
Packet pick-up will be held on race day. Please make sure to come early.
Course Info:
The 10K is a USATF certified course. Chip timing will be used for this distance.
The race kicks off at Marina Green Park and loops around the Long Beach Shoreline Marina, offering a perfect view of the Queen Mary. After the first 3K, runners continue down the Beach Path and enjoy sun, sand and a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. Runners will make a u-turn at the Belmont Pier and enjoy a fast, flat finish toward the finish line.
The 3K race starts at Marina Green Park and loops around the Long Beach Shoreline Marina, ending back at the park.
Parking:
Paid parking is available for $10.00 at the Long Beach Convention Center, across the street from Marina Green Park.
Registration:
All participants will receive:
- Global Energy Kappa t-shirt
- Sling bag
- Towel
- Giveaways
- 10K runners will receive a custom finisher's medal upon completion
- 3K participants will receive a custom finishers keychain upon completion
- Variety of delicious healthy Bimbo snacks
*If you would like to sign up to be a volunteer for this event please visit: https://2016globalenergyvolunteers.my-trs.com/
* Awards will be given to the top (3) male and female 10K finishers
10K FIRST PLACE PRIZING
The following awards will be made available:
One (1) First Place Men’s and one (1) First Place Women’s Award:
A trip for award recipient and one (1) guest to participate in the 2017 Global Energy Race of his/her choice in one of the following cities: Long Beach, Philadelphia, Phoenix or Orlando, USA; Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Mérida, Puebla, or Veracruz, Mexico; Panama City, Panamá, San José, Costa Rica; Tegucigalpa, Honduras; Managua, Nicaragua; San Salvador, El Salvador; Guayaquil, Ecuador; Guatemala City, Guatemala; Caracas, Venezuela; Cartagena, Cali, or Pereira, Colombia; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Santiago, Chile; Asunción, Paraguay; Lima, Perú; Montevideo, Uruguay; Florianopolis, Sao Paulo, Belo Horizonte, or Brasilia, Brazil; Lisboa, Portugal; Barcelona or Madrid, Spain; Beijing, China; Sheffield, United Kingdom; or Hamilton or Calgary, Canada.
Trip includes round-trip coach air transportation for award recipient and one (1) guest from major gateway airport nearest award recipient’s residence (as determined by Promoter) to the destination city, two (2) nights standard hotel accommodations (one (1) room, double occupancy), ground transportation to/from airport/hotel and hotel/race location, registration for winner and guest to participate in the applicable the 2017 Global Energy Race, and breakfast, lunch and dinner for winner and guest while on trip (exact location and cost of each meal to be determined by Promoter and its subsidiaries, in their sole discretion).
Are you an Elite runner? Please email jbruton@runracing.com
Visit www.globalenergyrace.com to find out more about the other participating countries
Let's #RunAsOne
