Run In The New Year Half Marathon
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Event
The Run In The New Year event takes place on Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Huntington Beach, CA. Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Kid's Dash
Entry for 5K and 10K includes a custom T-shirt. Half marathon finishers receive a special long sleeve T-shirt and a custom cast finisher medal. A collectable beanie is available for purchase for $20 while supplies last. A pancake breakfast will be offered for a fee with advance and on-site pricing.
Course and logistics
The start and finish are at Bolsa Chica State Beach, Lot 25, main gate address 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach. The 5K and 10K run along the paved beach bike path in the state park. The half marathon is two loops of the 10K course. Aid stations are provided approximately every 1.5 miles with water, Gatorade, Chargel, and bananas. The race is professionally chip timed by ITZ ABOUT TIME.
Early packet pick-up is available the day before at Road Runner Sports, 1835 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa; race-day packet pick-up is available in Lot 25. Gear check is available at the event booth. Restrooms are located at each end of the parking lot. Organizers advise bringing $15 cash or a park pass for faster entry and suggest additional parking behind the Jack and the Box at Warner and PCH. Awards are given by age divisions in five-year spans, three deep. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
