Fresh Wave Half Marathon - Long Beach
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Fresh Wave Half Marathon - Long Beach
The 2nd Annual Fresh Wave event takes place on January 23, 2027 in Belmont Shores, Long Beach, California, at 5400 E. Ocean Blvd. The event offers multiple distance options on the beach path and supports the Southern California Pacific Islander Community Response Team (SoCal PICRT).
Available distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
- Half marathon
SoCal PICRT is a coalition of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community organizations. Proceeds support culturally grounded programs including mental health and wellness support, substance use prevention and education, health and housing navigation, and advocacy that centers NHPI voices. The coalition provides resources and direct services across Southern California and to families in Los Angeles County.
The course is an open, marked out-and-back loop system on the beach path; participants are asked to be courteous to pedestrians, runners, and cyclists. Aid is located at the turnaround and start/finish area and offers water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. The 10K is two 5K loops, the 15K is three 5K loops, and the half marathon is three 4.36-mile loops.
Registration includes custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos and videos, live results, age group awards available for pickup at the race, race highlight reels, trophies and achievement badges, Ascend Index ranking and Ascend Crew features, the A Better World Running app, and an assortment of snacks and samples. Transfers are permitted by request; there is a no refund policy. Parking is free in nearby residential areas and paid at the beach lot via ticket machine or mobile parking app (zone 9372). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
