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Friday, January 1st, 2027
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach CA
10K · 15K · Half · 5K
48–63°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
57–66°F
rain
2025
45–64°F
dry
2024
48–63°F
dry
2023
52–59°F
rain
2022
45–60°F
dry
2021
44–67°F
dry
2020
45–62°F
dry
2019
43–60°F
dry
2018
48–68°F
dry
2017
39–56°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
It's time for the Happy New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon fun run/walk on Jan 1st 2027!!!
Schedule
- Check-in: 7:00-8:00 AM
- Start: 8:00 AM
Registration Includes
- Medals: custom finisher medals
- Goodie Bags: drawstring goodie bags
- Videos: free videos
- Live Results: live results the moment you finish
Additional Features
- Photos: free photos found by your bib and cinematic race highlight reels
- Trophies: trophies & achievement badges as you hit milestones
- Tracking: your Ascend Index ranking across every race
- App: FREE A Better World Running APP to keep track of all your races, photos and videos
Snacks & Experience
- Snacks: assortment of snacks, samples
- Experience: friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities
- Cost: affordable cost and fun for the whole family!
- Group Discounts: for 3 or more people discount auto applied on Race Ascend
Group Registrations
Group discounts for 5 or more people by emailing us at [email protected] for group registration.
Event Details
Address - 5400 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90803 (off of 54th Place and Ocean Blvd.) Start and finish at the blue arch near the restrooms on the north end of the parking lot closer to Claremont Ave.
Course Map
- 5k: out and back route Course Map
- 10k: 2 x 5k loops
- 15k: 3 x 5k loops
- Half Marathon: 3 x 4.36 mi loop: Course Map
Participation Policy
Running/walking with a stroller is allowed. 3:15 time limit for the half marathon. If more time is needed, please email us at [email protected] for early start.
Finishers
ALL finishers get a medal. All results will be posted after the event on our website usually the evening of the event on www.abetterworldrunning.com.
Official Results
OFFICIAL TIMES AND PLACES WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: www.abetterworldrunning.com
Important Notes
NO REFUNDS NO BANDITS
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Dec 31 – Jan 2, 2027.
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