Happy Holidays Half Marathon - Belmont Shore
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Happy Holidays 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon : Long Beach, December 26, 2026
The event offers four race distances:
- 5 km out-and-back loop on the Long Beach shoreline path.
- 10 km two 5 km loops.
- 15 km three 5 km loops.
- Half marathon three 4.36 mile loops.
The course is an open, marked route on the beach path at Belmont Shores, 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803. Runners are asked to be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the path. An aid station is located at the turnaround at the start/finish and provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and GU gels.
Registration includes custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos tied to bibs, free videos and cinematic race highlight reels, live results at finish, trophies and achievement badges for milestones, an Ascend Index ranking and Ascend Crew features, and the A Better World Running app. Snacks and samples are provided.
Race day registration fees are listed for each distance; multiple payment methods are accepted on race day. Group discounts are available with an automatic discount for groups of three or more on Race Ascend; larger group arrangements are available through the organizer. Transfers may be arranged through the organizer by request, and there is a no-refund policy. The half marathon has a 3 hour 15 minute time limit.
Parking is free on nearby residential streets; a paid beach parking lot is available with ticket machine or Passport Parking app zone 9372. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
