ABWR Half Marathon - Whittier Narrows
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Friendsgiving 5K 10K 15K Half Marathon at Whittier Narrows
Friendsgiving takes place at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in South El Monte, California on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The event provides multiple distance options on park trails and operates as an open course with marked out-and-back loops.
Distances offered:
- 5K one out-and-back loop on the park trail
- 10K two 5K loops on the same marked route
- 15K three 5K loops on the park trail
- Half marathon three 4.36-mile out-and-back loops
The course is on shared park trails; participants are asked to be courteous to pedestrians, runners, and cyclists. An aid station at the turnaround/start-finish supplies water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and GU gels.
Registration inclusions and services noted by the organizer include a custom finisher medal, a drawstring goodie bag, live results at finish, free photos and videos, race highlight reels, snacks and samples, and access to the A Better World Running app. Age group awards are available for pickup at the race only. Race-day registration fees are listed for each distance and multiple payment methods are accepted. Group discounts are applied automatically for groups of three or more on Race Ascend; larger groups can register together.
The event partners with the Asian Pacific Islander Forward Movement for fundraising. The organizer maintains a no refund policy and allows transfers or date changes by request. The half marathon has a 3 hour 15 minute time limit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
