ABWR Half Marathon - Seal Beach
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Event
Cupid Dash is a donation-based running event on Sunday, February 15, 2026, offering 5k, 10k, 15k, and half marathon distances. Registration accepts donations via PayPal or Venmo, or registration through Active.com (Active.com carries a $0.99 registration plus applicable fees). Donations secure a registration spot and a finisher medal. Participants must provide name, date of birth (or age for results), chosen distance, and an email address to complete registration. No refunds or transfers are allowed for this date. Volunteers may earn a free race entry.
Course and logistics
The event uses the Long Beach beach path in Belmont Shores (5400 E. Ocean Blvd., near 54th Place). The course is an open, marked out-and-back loop on the beach path; participants should be courteous to pedestrians, runners, and cyclists. Specific course formats listed by the organizer:
- 5k out-and-back
- 10k two 5k loops
- 15k three 5k loops
- Half marathon three 4.36-mile loops
An aid station at the turnaround/start area provides water cups, bottled water, Gatorade cups, and GU gels. Registration includes a custom finisher medal, drawstring goodie bag, free photos and videos, results posted on the event website within 12-24 hours, and an assortment of snacks and samples. There is a 3:15 time limit for the half marathon; requests for additional time or an early start can be made to the organizers. Parking is free in nearby residential areas; the beach parking lot requires payment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
