Run In The New Year Half Marathon
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Event overview
Run In The New Year is a multi-distance running event held at Bolsa Chica State Beach, Lot 25 (enter main gate at 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648). The event offers the following distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Kid's Dash
Entry for 5K/10K includes a custom event T-shirt. Half marathon finishers receive a special long-sleeve design T-shirt. All finishers receive a custom cast finisher medal. The race is chip timed by a professional timing company. Age division awards are given in 5-year spans with three places in each division.
Course and logistics
The 5K and 10K follow the paved beach bike path at Bolsa Chica State Beach. The half marathon is two laps of the 10K course. The course is described as flat and spectator friendly. Aid stations are located approximately every 1.5 miles and provide water, Gatorade, Chargel, and bananas. Restrooms are located at each end of the parking lot.
Early packet pick-up is available the day before at a local running store; race day packet pick-up is available at Lot 25. Gear check is provided at the event booth. Parking requires payment for state park entry - bringing $15 cash or a park pass is recommended to speed gate entry. Food options include a pancake breakfast prepared by Kiwanis and several vendor booths offering coffee, cookies, fruit, tacos, and acai bowls. A warm-up session is led by a local fitness organization and live music is present at the start/finish and on the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.