ABWR Half Marathon - Whittier Narrows
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Friendsgiving 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon - Whittier Narrows
The Friendsgiving race event on November 15, 2026 takes place at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in South El Monte, California. The event offers multiple distance options on a marked park trail using out and back loops.
The course is described as easy to follow and will use out and back loops on the park trail. An aid station is located at the turnaround near the start and finish and provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. The half marathon has a 3 hour 15 minute time limit; an early start may be available upon request.
Included with registration are custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free videos, live results at finish, free photos tied to bib numbers, cinematic race highlight reels, trophies and achievement badges, an Ascend Index ranking, Ascend Crew features, and a free A Better World Running app. The event also lists an assortment of snacks and samples.
Race day registration is available with listed prices and multiple payment methods. Parking at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is charged per vehicle with a reduced fee for adults 65 and over and for disabled visitors. Group discounts are applied for some group sizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
