ABWR Half Marathon - Belmont Shore
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Event overview
The Season's Greetings race is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Belmont Shores, Long Beach, CA (5400 E. Ocean Blvd., near 54th Place). The event offers multiple distance options on the beach path and uses an open course. Participants are asked to be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the path.
Distances offered
- 5k
- 10k (2 x 5k loops)
- 15k (3 x 5k loops)
- Half marathon (3 x 4.36 mi loop)
Course, registration and logistics
The course consists of marked out-and-back loops on the beach path. An aid station at the turnaround/start-finish provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. Results are posted on the organizer website within 12 to 24 hours and free race photos are included with registration. Registered participants receive a custom finisher medal, a drawstring goodie bag, and assorted snacks and samples.
Registration is available through PayPal or Active.com; participants should register with one method only. After PayPal registration, a confirmation email is sent within 12 hours to finalize registration. There is a no-refund policy; transfers are handled by request to the organizer. The half marathon has a 3:15 time limit; participants needing additional time can request an early start from the organizer. Parking is free in the residential area; the nearby beach parking lot uses a pay-by-ticket machine. Race-day payment options include cash and common electronic payment services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
