Run In The New Year Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Run In The New Year event takes place on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Bolsa Chica State Beach, Lot 25 (enter main gate at 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy), Huntington Beach, CA. The event offers the following races:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Kid's Dash
Entry for 5K/10K includes a custom T-shirt. Half marathon finishers receive a special long-sleeve T-shirt design and a custom cast finisher medal for all finishers. Early packet pick-up is available the day before at Road Runner Sports in Newport Beach; race day packet pick-up is available in Lot 25.
Course, services and logistics
The 5K and 10K run along the paved, wide beach bike path in Huntington Beach State Beach. The half marathon is two loops of the 10K course. Aid stations are located approximately every 1.5 miles and provide water, Gatorade, Chargel, and bananas. The event is chip timed and uses age-group awards three deep in 5-year spans from youth through 85 and over.
On-site services include gear check at the event booth, restrooms at each end of the parking lot, vendor food and drink (including a Kiwanis pancake breakfast with pre-order and on-site prices), and spectator-friendly viewing near the finish/loop area. Parking options include state park lots (bring exact payment or a park pass) and nearby free or metered parking behind the Jack and the Box at Warner and PCH. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.