Run Like It's Recess

Postponed!! New Date Coming Soon

Postponed!!! Stay Tuned for New Date

Join us for the 10th Annual Run Like It’s Recess 5K Run/Walk, 1K, and Toddler Run

5K Start Time: 9 am

1K Start Time: 10:15 am

Toddler Run Start Time: 10:45

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 December 26, 2021, after that date your shirt size 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.

REGISTRATION FEES:
5K EARLY Registration: $ 25.00
5K Late Registration: $ 35.00
1K: $ 15.00
Toddler Run: $ 10.00

Team Registration Discount (5k only): Teams of 10 or more 5k participants receive $5 discount per entry.

Location: El Dorado Park Golden Grove (Link below)

Family Fun Day

Postponed! New Date Coming Soon

Race Packet Pick-up Location/Times:
Day/Time: Friday, Jan 28, 2022 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Location: Newcomb Academy 3351 Val Verde Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90808
OR
Saturday, Jan 29, 2022 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Location: John’s Hamburgers 6223 E Spring St. Long Beach, CA
OR
Race Day pick-up - Packets may also be picked up on the morning of the race at the race site starting at 7:30 am.

Directions

Complimentary Pancake Breakfast

Registration

Our Philosophy

Newcomb Academy for Academic Excellence is a K-8 public school in the Long Beach Unified School District.

Newcomb Academy believes that each student must be prepared for a global society by developing the skills for academic success in order to be college and career ready and by: