Happy New Year Half Marathon - Long Beach
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Happy New Year 5k 10k 15k Half Marathon - Long Beach
This event takes place on January 1, 2027, at the Long Beach Shoreline Path, 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA. It is organized by A Better World Running and is held on an open beach path that is shared with pedestrians, runners, and cyclists.
Distances
- 5 km
- 10 km
- 15 km
- Half marathon
The course uses marked out and back loops on the beach path. The half marathon is organized as repeated loops of the course. An aid station at the turnaround near the start and finish supplies water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and GU gels.
Registration includes a custom finisher medal and a drawstring goodie bag, plus digital items such as free photos tied to bib numbers, free videos, cinematic race highlight reels, live results at finish, trophies and achievement badges, and an Ascend Index ranking with related app features. Snacks and samples are provided on site. Group discounts are applied for multi-person registrations through the event registration platform.
Additional notes: transfers between participants are allowed by request to the organizer and the event has a no refund policy. The half marathon has a 3 hour 15 minute time limit. Parking options include free residential parking and paid beach lot parking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
