ABWR Half Marathon - Belmont Shore
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Event overview
Spring Equinox is a road and beach path running event held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Belmont Shores, Long Beach (Long Beach path, 5400 E. Ocean Blvd.). The event offers multiple distance options:
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half marathon
Distances are run as out-and-back loops on the beach path and the course will be marked.
Course, services and registration
The course is an open beach path shared with pedestrians, runners, and cyclists. Specific route formats listed by the organizer: the 5k is an out-and-back; the 10k is two 5k loops; the 15k is three 5k loops; the half marathon is three 4.36-mile loops. An aid station is located at the turnaround at the start/finish and supplies water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. Course maps are provided by the organizer.
Included with registration are custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos, posted results within 12-24 hours, and an assortment of snacks and samples. Registration is available through PayPal or Active.com; registrants should use only one method. Transfers must be arranged with the organizer and there is a no-refund policy. The half marathon has a 3:15 time limit; alternative start arrangements can be requested. Parking is free in the nearby residential area; the beach parking lot requires payment at a ticket machine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.