Kick Off the New Year Half Marathon - Long Beach
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Event details
Kick off the New Year 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon takes place on Friday, January 2, 2026, in Belmont Shores on the Long Beach beach path (near 54th Place and Ocean Blvd, 5400 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA). The event uses an open course on the beach path; participants are asked to be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists. All finishers receive a medal and a goodie bag. Results are normally posted on the event page by the evening of the race day.
Course, services and registration
- 5k - out and back route
- 10k - 2 x 5k loops
- 15k - 3 x 5k loops
- Half marathon - 3 x 4.36 mi loops
The course will be marked and easy to follow. An aid station at the turnaround/start-finish supplies water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. The half marathon has a 3:15 time limit. Transfers are allowed only by request and there is a no refund policy. Registration is available via PayPal or Active.com; PayPal registrants receive an email within 12 hours to finalize registration. Pricing: early bird (one month before) - 5k $23.99, 10k $28.99, 15k $32.99, half marathon $38.99; race month - 5k $25.99, 10k $30.99, 15k $35.99, half marathon $40.99; race day - 5k $30, 10k $35, 15k $40, half marathon $45. Parking is free in the residential area; the beach parking lot requires paid parking by ticket machine. Volunteers may receive a free race entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.