ABWR Half Marathon - Seal Beach
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Run in the New Year 5k 10k 15k Half Marathon : Long Beach, January 2, 2027
The event takes place on the Long Beach Shoreline Path in Belmont Shores at 5400 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803. It features marked out-and-back loops on the beach path and is held as an open course; participants should be courteous to pedestrians, runners, and cyclists.
Course and distances:
- 5k out-and-back route
- 10k two 5k loops
- 15k three 5k loops
- Half marathon three 4.36 mile loops
An aid station at the turnaround at the start and finish provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. The organizer specifies a 3 hour 15 minute time limit for the half marathon; arrangements for additional time are handled by the organizer.
Registration includes custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free videos, live results at finish, free photos located by bib, cinematic race highlight reels, trophies and achievement badges, Ascend Index race ranking, Ascend Crew features, a free A Better World Running app, and an assortment of snacks and samples. Group discounts are available for multiple registrations; transfers are permitted only by contacting the organizer. The event has a no refund policy. Race day registration accepts credit card, cash, Apple Pay, Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal with published entry fees for each distance.
Parking is free in nearby residential areas; beach lot parking is paid by ticket machine or via the Passport Parking app, zone 9372. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
