A Better World Running - Long Beach
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Reindeer Run, Long Beach, December 20, 2026
Reindeer Run is a holiday-themed road race held on the Belmont Shores beach path in Long Beach, California. The event takes place along the Long Beach Shoreline Path at 5400 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90803. The course is an open, marked out-and-back route on the beach path; participants should be courteous to pedestrians, other runners, and cyclists.
An aid station is located at the turnaround at the start/finish and supplies water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and GU gels. The half marathon has a 3 hour 15 minute time limit; additional time requires arrangements with the organizer.
Registration includes a custom finisher medal, a drawstring goodie bag, live results at finish, free photos by bib number, free videos and cinematic race highlight reels, snacks and samples, age group awards picked up at the race only, and access to the A Better World Running app. The event also provides trophies and achievement badges, an Ascend Index ranking, and Ascend Crew features.
Race-day registration fees are listed for each distance and can be paid by credit card, cash, Apple Pay, Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal. Parking is free in the residential area; the beach parking lot is paid by ticket machine or the Passport Parking app, zone 9372.
Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K out-and-back on the Belmont Shores beach path
- 10K two 5K loops
- 15K three 5K loops
- Half marathon three 4.36 mile loops
