Run in the New Year Half Marathon - Long Beach
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Run in the New Year 5k 10k 15k Half Marathon - Long Beach
This event takes place on January 2, 2027, along the Long Beach Shoreline Path at 5400 E Ocean Blvd in Belmont Shores, Long Beach, CA. The race is organized by A Better World Running and uses the beach path for marked out and back loops on an open course. Participants should be courteous to pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the path.
An aid station is located at the turnaround/start area and provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. A 3:15 time limit applies to the half marathon; runners who need additional time may request an early start from the organizer.
Distances offered
- 5k out and back route
- 10k two 5k loops
- 15k three 5k loops
- Half Marathon three 4.36 mile loops
Registration and race services include custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free videos, live results at finish, age group awards picked up at the race, event photos tied to bib numbers, cinematic race highlight reels, trophies and achievement badges, an Ascend Index ranking and crew features, and a free event app. Race day registration fees are listed as 5k $35, 10k $40, 15k $45, and half marathon $50. Parking is free in the residential area; the nearby beach parking lot is paid and may use the Passport Parking app (zone 9372). Volunteer opportunities are available in exchange for free race entry. Transfers are allowed only through the organizer; there is a no refund policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
