The Final Countdown Half Marathon - Long Beach
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Event overview
The Final Countdown is a distance running event held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, in Belmont Shores, Long Beach, CA. Distances offered are:
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half marathon
Registration tiers are listed for early bird, race month, and race day with different fees by distance. Included with registration are custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos, posted results (within 12-24 hours), and an assortment of snacks and samples. The event is organized by A Better World Running LLC.
Course and logistics
The event uses an open, marked course on the beach path with 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 at the turnaround/start/finish provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. Participants should share the path with pedestrians, runners, and cyclists.
Check-in and bib pick-up are at tables nearest 54th Place at the start of the beach path; do not check in near Claremont Ave. Parking is free in the residential area; beach lot parking uses a pay-by-ticket machine. Transfers and volunteer arrangements must be made with the organizer; there is a no-refund policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.