ABWR Half Marathon - Long Beach
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Fresh Wave 5k 10k 15k Half Marathon : Long Beach : January 23, 2027
A Better World Running presents the second annual Fresh Wave race day on the Long Beach shoreline path in Belmont Shores at 5400 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803. The event offers multiple distance options along marked out-and-back loops on the beach path. The course is open to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists, and participants are asked to be courteous to other path users.
An aid station is located at the turnaround near the start and finish and provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. Route layouts include out-and-back and loop formats; mapping is provided by the organizer for each distance. The half marathon follows three repeats of a 4.36 mile loop and has a 3 hour 15 minute time limit.
Distances available:
- 5k out and back on the beach path
- 10k two 5k loops
- 15k three 5k loops
- Half marathon three 4.36 mile loops
Registration includes a custom finisher medal, drawstring goodie bag, free photos and videos, live results at finish, event app features such as race tracking and rankings, trophies and achievement badges, snacks and samples. Transfers must be arranged with the organizer and the event has a no refund policy. Volunteer positions can be exchanged for a free race entry. Parking is free in nearby residential areas; beach lot parking requires payment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
