New Years Day Dash - Half Marathon
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Event overview
The New Year's Day Dash takes place on January 1, 2026 in Long Beach, California. The event offers the following distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 10-Miler
- Half Marathon
The start location is 5400 E Ocean Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803. Early bib pick-up is available the day before the race at Sports Basement Long Beach. Registration and race-day bib pick-up are provided on site. Gear check is available at the registration tent; participants should bring their own bag. First place medals are awarded to the overall first male and female in each distance.
Course, support and logistics
Courses use out-and-back loops along the shoreline and beach path. The 5K route is one lap for the 5K and two laps for the 10K. The 10-Miler uses a 5-mile loop run twice. The Half Marathon combines two 5-mile loops and one 5K loop. The beach path is an open course shared with others; runners are asked to stay on the right side for pedestrians while cyclists use the left.
On-course support includes a fully stocked water station at the Belmont Pier and an aid station at the finish with water, Gatorade, gels, and fruit snacks. Each station has a first aid kit, crew members have received CPR training, and turns are marked with chalk, signs, and flags. Race results and photos are sent by email after the event; race photos are free. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.