5400 E Ocean Blvd, long beach CA
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
🎉 Event Overview
It's time to Ring in the New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon fun run/walk!!!
🕖 Race Schedule
- Check-in: 7-7:30AM for everyone
- Start: 7:30AM
- Half Marathon Cut Off: 10:45AM, option to start early to finish by 10:45AM, please email for early start at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com
- Address: 5400 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 (check in at the tables closest to 54th Place, at the start of the beach path)
🏅 Event Details
- Custom Medals: All finishers receive a medal!
- Goodie Bags: Enjoy complimentary goodie bags!
- Free Photos: Free pictures for everyone posted on our Facebook page after the event!
- Results: Participants' results will be posted with names and times.
🏃♀️ Course Information
- 5k: Out and back route - Map Link
- 10k: 2 x 5k loops
- 15k: 3 x 5k loops
- Half Marathon: 3 x 4.36 mi loop - Map Link
👶 Participation Guidelines
- Strollers: Running/walking with a stroller is allowed.
- Time Limit: 3:15 time limit for the half marathon. For an early start, please email abetterworldrunning@yahoo.com.
- Finishers: ALL finishers get a medal.
- Photos: Free photos will be posted on our Facebook page - Facebook Link
🔗 Important Links
- Race Registration: Register Here
- Official Website: www.abetterworldrunning.com
- Results: Official times and places will be posted on our website.
- Policy: NO REFUNDS, NO BANDITS.
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