ABWR Half Marathon - Belmont
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Spring Equinox event (March 21, 2026) : Long Beach, CA
The Spring Equinox running event on March 21, 2026, in Belmont Shores, Long Beach (5400 E. Ocean Blvd., near 54th Place) offers multiple distance options on the beach path. Distances follow marked out-and-back loops on an open course shared with pedestrians, runners, and cyclists.
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half marathon
Course, entries and logistics
The course uses out-and-back loops on the beach path. The 5k is a single out-and-back route; the 10k is two 5k loops; the 15k is three 5k loops; the half marathon is three 4.36-mile loops. An aid station at the turnaround/start area provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and energy gels. The half marathon has a 3:15 time limit; participants requiring additional time are asked to contact the organizer.
Registration is accepted via PayPal or Active.com; registrants should use one method only. Transfers are allowed by contacting the organizer; there is a no-refund policy. Included with registration are custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos, posted results within 12–24 hours, and an assortment of snacks and samples. Volunteer positions are available in exchange for a free race entry. Parking is free in nearby residential streets; beach parking lots require payment at ticket machines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
