Fresh Wave Half Marathon - Long Beach
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Fresh Wave Half Marathon - Long Beach
The Fresh Wave event on January 23, 2027 in Long Beach, California offers timed road race distances on the Belmont Shores beach path. The event uses marked out-and-back loops on a paved beach path and runs on an open course; participants should be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists.
Distances:
- 5K - out-and-back on the beach path
- 10K - two 5K loops
- 15K - three 5K loops
- Half marathon - three 4.36 mile loops
The race supports the Southern California Pacific Islander Community Response Team (SoCal PICRT). SoCal PICRT is a coalition of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community-based organizations providing resources across Southern California. Programs named in the event information include mental health and wellness support, substance use prevention and education, health and housing navigation, and advocacy that centers Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander voices.
Course logistics noted in the event information include a single aid station at the turnaround near the start/finish offering water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and energy gels. Registration benefits listed include custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free videos and race photos tied to bibs, live results at finish, age group awards available for pickup only, highlight reels, achievement badges, and a race app to track races, photos, and videos. Parking information indicates free residential parking nearby and paid beach-lot parking via ticket machine or parking app zone 9372. Transfers are allowed by request and the event has a no-refund policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
