Happy Holidays Half Marathon - Long Beach

Happy Holidays in Long Beach offers a festive, beach-path running event featuring 5k, 10k, 15k and a half marathon. The course features marked out-and-back loops along the Belmont Shore beach path: 5k is one loop; 10k is two loops; 15k is three loops; half marathon is three 4.36-mile loops. Runners share the path with pedestrians and cyclists, with aid at the turn-around offering water, Gatorade and gels.

The event emphasizes a relaxed, fun, personal racing vibe. All finishers receive a medal and goodie bag, and results are posted on the site. Check-in near 54th Place at the start of the beach path. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.