ABWR Half Marathon - Belmont Shore
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Event details
The Spring Equinox event takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Belmont Shores, Long Beach, California. The meeting point is near 54th Place at the start of the beach path on East Ocean Boulevard (5400 E. Ocean Blvd.). The course is an open beach-path course with marked out-and-back loops; participants should be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists.
Distances offered:
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half marathon
The 5k is an out-and-back route. 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/start-finish and supplies water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. Parking is free in the nearby residential area; a paid beach parking lot uses a ticket machine.
Registration and services
Registration is available through Active.com or PayPal; PayPal registrations are followed by a confirmation email within 12 hours. Pricing is tiered: early bird (one month before) and race-month rates, plus higher race-day fees. Race-day payment options include cash, Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal.
Included with registration are custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos, results posted on the event website within 12-24 hours, and an assortment of snacks and samples. The half marathon has a 3:15 time limit; early start or time accommodations may be arranged by contacting the event organizer. There is a no-refund policy and transfers require organizer approval. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
