A Better World Running - Long Beach
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Happy Holidays 5k 10k 15k Half Marathon in Long Beach
The event takes place on December 26, 2026 along the Long Beach Shoreline Path in Belmont Shores (5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803). It offers multiple road running distances on an open beach path course.
Distances offered
- 5k out and back
- 10k two 5k loops
- 15k three 5k loops
- Half marathon three 4.36 mile loops
The course uses marked out and back loops on the beach path. The course is open to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists, so participants are asked to be courteous. An aid station is located at the turnaround near the start and finish and provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels.
Registration includes custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free videos, live results at finish, age group awards (pickup only), free photos linked to bibs, cinematic race highlight reels, trophies and achievement badges, and access to the A Better World Running app and Ascend features. Snacks and sample items are also provided.
Multiple registration methods are available and there is on site registration at published race day prices for each distance. Transfers require contacting the organizer and there is a no refund policy. Volunteering earns a free race entry. Parking is free in nearby residential areas; the beach parking lot requires payment by ticket or the PassportParking app, zone 9372. The half marathon has a 3 hour 15 minute time limit; early start requests require organizer approval. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
