ABWR Half Marathon - Belmont Shore
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Run in the New Year - Long Beach, CA (January 3, 2026)
The event offers four race distances on Saturday, January 3, 2026, held on the Long Beach beach path in Belmont Shores (5400 E. Ocean Blvd., near 54th Place). Distances included:
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half marathon
Registration is available through Active.com or PayPal. The event lists early bird, race month, and race day pricing for each distance. Transfers are allowed by request and there is a no-refund policy. Volunteer positions may be exchanged for a free race entry. Results are posted on the event website within 12-24 hours.
Course and amenities
The course is an open, marked route made of out-and-back loops on the beach path. The 5k is a single out-and-back loop; the 10k is two 5k loops; the 15k is three 5k loops; the half marathon is three 4.36-mile loops. An aid station at the turnaround/start-finish provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. Registration includes custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos and videos, and an assortment of snacks and samples. Parking is free in nearby residential areas; the beach parking lot uses paid ticket machines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.