Countdown to the Finish Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Countdown to the Finish takes place on December 28, 2025, at Claremont Beach in Long Beach, California. The event offers multiple race distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 10-Miler
- Half marathon
Logistics and course details
Early bib pick-up is available Saturday at Sports Basement Long Beach (2100 N Bellflower Blvd). Race-day bib pick-up is located near Claremont Ave. Parking in the lot is charged per hour; street parking is free. The Passport app may be used for parking for the Half and 10-Miler. Runners are asked to wear their race bib on the front of the shirt. A gear check is available at the registration tent; participants should bring their own bag. Race results and photos are sent by email after the event; race photos are free. Overall first place medals are awarded to the top male and female in each distance.
All courses are out-and-back. The 5K route is one lap for the 5K and two laps for the 10K. The 10-Miler uses a 5-mile loop run twice. The Half Marathon combines two laps of the 5-mile loop plus one 5K lap. The beach path is an open course shared with others; runners should keep to the right while cyclists use the left. A water station is located at Belmont Pier and the finish area has an aid station with water, gatorade, gels, and fruit snacks. First aid kits are available at each station and crew members have received CPR training. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
