Countdown to the Finish Half Marathon
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Event details
The Countdown to the Finish includes multiple road running distances on December 28, 2025 in Long Beach, CA. The event location is 5400 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90803. Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- 10 Miler
- Half Marathon
Registration includes bib pickup at tables closest to Claremont Ave. An early start may be pre-arranged for half marathoners; early starters are not eligible for awards. Overall male and female winners in each distance receive 1st place medals. Results and race photos are sent to participants the day after the race; race photos are free.
Course, logistics, and support
Courses use out-and-back loops: the 5K route is one lap for the 5K and two laps for the 10K; a 5-mile loop is used twice for the 10 Miler; the half marathon combines two 5-mile loops and one 5K loop. The beach path is an open course shared with others; runners should keep to the right side of the path while cyclists use the left. A tent will be set up west of the finish line for spectators; there is no shade or seating in the festival area.
On-course support includes a fully stocked water station at the Belmont Pier and an aid station at the finish with water, gatorade, gels, and fruit snacks. Each aid station has a first aid kit, turns are marked, and crew members have received CPR training. Gear check is available at the registration tent; participants should bring their own bag and wear their race bib on the front of their shirt. Parking in the lot costs $2 per hour; street parking is free. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.