ABWR Half Marathon - Long Beach
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SoCal Summer Alofa Wave 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, Long Beach, CA
Fitsistership, a self-funded Pasifika health organization, organizes a run/walk event on the Long Beach beach path. The organization focuses on accountability, cultural connection, nutrition, fitness, and mental health and runs challenges that emphasize spiritual growth, mental resilience, and sustainable healthy habits.
The event is described as family-friendly and aims to raise awareness about prioritizing individual and community health. Proceeds support ongoing Fitsistership wellness programming, community events, and outreach initiatives.
The course is an open, marked route on the beach path with out-and-back loops. Participants are asked to be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists. An aid station at the turnaround/start area provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels.
Distances offered:
- 5 km
- 10 km (two 5 km loops)
- 15 km (three 5 km loops)
- Half marathon (three 4.36 mile loops)
Registration is available via Venmo/PayPal or the RaceAscend platform; registrants should choose one method only. There is no group discount and no refunds. Transfers are allowed on request to the event organizer. A 3:15 time limit applies to the half marathon and the 15 km; entrants needing more time should contact the organizer. Entry fees are listed as Adults 17 and over $40 and Kids 16 and under $20. The event location is 5400 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90803. Parking includes free residential parking and paid beach lot parking via the app in Zone 9732. Waivers are required and available at bib pickup or by request. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
