ABWR Half Marathon - Whittier Narrows
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About the race
Friendsgiving races at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in South El Monte, CA take place on November 15, 2026. The event offers multiple distance options on an open park trail with marked out-and-back loops.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
- Half marathon
The course uses out-and-back loops on park trails and is open to other trail users; participants are asked to be courteous to pedestrians, runners, and cyclists. An aid station is located at the turnaround/start/finish area and provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and gel packets.
Included with registration are custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free videos, live results at the finish, race photos tied to bib numbers, cinematic race highlight reels, trophies and achievement badges at milestones, Ascend Index rankings and Ascend Crew features, and a free A Better World Running app. Snacks and product samples are provided. Age group awards are available for pickup at the event only.
Group discounts are available and some group discounts are auto-applied on Race Ascend. Transfers are allowed by request to the organizer; there is a no refund policy. Race day registration fees listed by the organizer are 5K $35, 10K $40, 15K $45, and half marathon $50.
Location address: 750 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733. Parking at Whittier Narrows is a paid lot with reduced rates for seniors and disabled visitors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
