ABWR Half Marathon - Belmont Shore
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Event overview
Run in the New Year is a running event on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in Belmont Shores, Long Beach. The event uses the Long Beach beach path near 54th Place and Ocean Blvd (address listed as 5400 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803). Available race distances are:
- 5k
- 10k - 2 x 5k loops
- 15k - 3 x 5k loops
- Half marathon - 3 x 4.36 mi loop
Course and support
The course is an open, marked route made of out-and-back loops on the beach path. The path is shared with pedestrians, other runners, and cyclists. An aid station at the turnaround/start area provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels.
Registration and race details
Registration is offered through PayPal or Active.com; PayPal registrations are followed by a confirmation email within 12 hours. Transfers are handled by the organizer and there is a no refund policy. The half marathon has a 3:15 time limit; early start requests can be made to the organizer. Registration includes custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos and videos, results posted on the website within 12-24 hours, and an assortment of snacks and samples. Volunteer positions may be available in exchange for a free race entry. Pricing varies by registration period and on-race-day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
