Ring in the New Year Half Marathon - Long Beach
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Event overview
Run in the New Year takes place on Saturday, January 3, 2026 in Belmont Shores, Long Beach, CA (start area near 54th Place and East Ocean Blvd). Distances offered:
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half marathon
Registration is available through PayPal or Active.com. Early bird and race-month pricing are specified for each distance, and race-day registration is offered for cash or electronic payment at higher rates. There is a NO refund policy. Transfers are allowed by emailing the race organizer. Participants receive a finishers medal and a goodie bag. Results are normally posted on the event page by the evening of race day.
Course and logistics
The course uses the Long Beach beach path in Belmont Shores and consists of marked out-and-back loops. Specific loop formats listed are: a 5k out-and-back route; the 10k as 2 x 5k loops; the 15k as 3 x 5k loops; and the half marathon as 3 x 4.36-mile loops. An aid station at the turnaround/start/finish provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. Free parking is available in the residential area; the nearby beach parking lot is paid by ticket machine. After PayPal registration, registrants receive an email within 12 hours to finalize registration. Volunteers can receive a free race entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.