ABWR Half Marathon - Seal Beach
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Rockin' Shamrock 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
The event takes place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, on the Long Beach beach path in Belmont Shores (5400 E. Ocean Blvd.), with the start area near 54th Place at the beginning of the path. Registration is available through Active.com or PayPal; after PayPal registration an email is sent within 12 hours to finalize registration. Pricing: early bird (one month before) - 5k $23.99, 10k $28.99, 15k $32.99, Half marathon $38.99 (Active.com may show slightly different processing fees); race month - 5k $25.99, 10k $30.99, 15k $35.99, Half marathon $40.99; race day cash/Venmo/Zelle/PayPal - 5k $30, 10k $35, 15k $40, Half marathon $45.
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half marathon
Course and services
The course is an open, marked route on the beach path and shares the path with pedestrians, runners, and cyclists. The layout uses out-and-back loops: the 5k is an out-and-back, 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. Registration includes custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos and videos, posted results within 12-24 hours, and an assortment of snacks. Transfers are managed by the organizer and there is a no-refund policy. The half marathon has a 3 hour 15 minute time limit; competitors needing more time may request an early start from the organizer. Parking is free in the residential area; the nearby beach parking lot is paid. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
