ABWR Half Marathon - Belmont Shore
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Winter Blast : January 31, 2026 (Long Beach, CA)
Winter Blast is a road/beach path running event in Belmont Shores, Long Beach, CA (near 54th Place and E. Ocean Blvd). Distances offered:
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half marathon
Course, services, registration and policies
The course uses the Long Beach beach path and is an open course with marked out-and-back loops. 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 supplies water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and energy gels.
Registration is available via Active.com or PayPal; registrants are asked to use one platform only. PayPal registrants receive a confirmation email within about 12 hours. Pricing varies by time of purchase (early bird, race month, and race day tiers). Transfers are permitted only by contacting the race organizer; there is a no-refund policy. The half marathon has a 3:15 time limit, with the option to request an early start from the organizer. Parking is free in nearby residential areas; the beach parking lot requires payment at a ticket machine. Registered participants receive custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos, event results posted on the website within 12-24 hours, and a selection of snacks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.