ABWR Half Marathon - Belmont Shore
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Event
Fresh Wave is an inaugural fundraiser event benefiting the SoCal Pacific Islander Community Response Team (SoCal PICRT). The event on Saturday, January 24, 2026 offers multiple distance options along the Long Beach beach path in Belmont Shores at 5400 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90803. Proceeds are designated to support SoCal PICRT programming.
Course and race logistics
The course uses marked out-and-back loops on the beach path. It is an open course shared with pedestrians, runners, and cyclists; participants are asked to be courteous to others. An aid station at the turnaround near the start/finish provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. Parking is free in the residential area; the nearby beach parking lot is paid by ticket machine.
- 5k out-and-back route
- 10k two 5k loops
- 15k three 5k loops
- Half marathon three 4.36-mile loops
Registration, fees and inclusions
Registration is available via Active.com or PayPal. Prices vary by registration period, with early bird, race-month, and race-day rates listed for each distance. Race-day payment options include cash, Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal. Transfers are allowed only by contacting the organizer; there is a no-refund policy. There is a 3:15 time limit for the half marathon. Registration includes a custom finisher medal, drawstring goodie bag, free photos and videos, posted results within 12-24 hours, and assorted snacks. Volunteer opportunities are offered in exchange for a free race entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
