Grievances & Gratitude Run – Half Marathon

Grievances & Gratitude Run – Not a Resolution - Just a Reset

The Grievances & Gratitude Run is a New Year event in Long Beach that combines running with a structured reflection practice. It offers three distance options and a guided experience intended to help participants symbolically release grievances and choose affirmations for the year ahead.

Participants may write down items they are ready to release and either place them on a community board or into a private "Goodbye Box." Written notes are collected and ceremonially turned to ashes after the event. After finishing, participants can select a positive affirmation from a Mantra Board or Mantra Tree.

Every participant receives a finisher medal and may take part in the Let Go & Affirmation Experience. The event uses professional chip timing and lists USATF-certified courses. Race-day photos are provided free of charge and there is no requirement to accept shirts.

Course details note that routes are open to the public and shared with other pedestrians and beachgoers, and participants are asked to stay on the pedestrian side of the beach path. The route is clearly marked, includes three on-course water stations, and has restrooms available along the way. Friendly staff and volunteers are present throughout. Bib pick-up is available at the Race Ready Athletics tent.

Distances:

• 5K
• 10K
• Half Marathon

Location: 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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