Ring in the New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

It's time to Ring in the New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon on Sunday,  January 4th, 2026 at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area!

 

Included in registration —  

- custom finisher medals

 

- drawstring goodie bags

 

- free photos

 

- free videos

 

- results posted on the website within 12-24 hours of event

 

- assortment of snacks, samples

 

- friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities 

 

- affordable cost and fun for the whole family! 

 

 

 

Group discounts for 5 or more people by emailing us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for group registration.  

 

Bib pick up -- 7:15-8:00AM 

 

Start - 8:00AM

 

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Date - Sunday January 4th, 2026

 

Event details and schedule

Bib pick up -- 7:15-8:00AM 

Start - 8:00AM

​Date - Sunday January 4th, 2026

 

OFFICIAL TIMES AND PLACES WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: www.abetterworldrunning.com

  NO REFUNDS  NO BANDITS PLEASE

 

This is an open course in the park.  Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the shared path.

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Course map: The course is super easy to follow.  It will consist of out and back loops on the beach path that will be marked.

* Aid station is at the turn around at the start/finish has water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, Gu gels.

 

* 5k out and back route  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6623659189/

* 10k  2 x 5k loops

* 15k 3 x 5k loops 

* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi out and back https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6623659868/

 

 

Address - Whittier Narrows Area D Parking Lot

750 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733​

 

Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/bs8RFfHC2mHxqTM36

 

Parking -  Parking at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is $10 per vehicle