ABWR Half Marathon - Belmont Shore
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Event overview
Winter Blast is a road running event held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Belmont Shores, Long Beach, California. The event offers multiple race distances on a beach path course. Distances include:
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half marathon
Included with registration are custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free event photos, posted results within 12-24 hours, and an assortment of snacks and samples.
Course and on-course services
The course is an open, marked route on the Long Beach beach path consisting of out-and-back loops. The 10k is two 5k loops, the 15k is three 5k loops, and the half marathon is three 4.36-mile loops. An aid station is located at the turnaround near the start/finish and supplies water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. Participants are asked to be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the path.
Registration, fees and logistics
Registration is available through Active.com or via a PayPal button; participants who register through PayPal receive a confirmation email within 12 hours to finalize registration. Transfers are permitted by request; there is a no-refund policy. Early bird, race month, and race day pricing vary by distance. Parking is free in the residential area; the beach parking lot requires payment at a ticket machine. Check-in is at the tables closest to 54th Place at the start of the beach path, near 5400 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
