Season's Greetings Half Marathon - Long Beach
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Event overview
The Season's Greetings running event takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 in Belmont Shores, Long Beach, at the beach path near 54th Place and East Ocean Boulevard. Distances offered are:
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half marathon (three 4.36 mi loops)
This is an open course on the beach path with marked out-and-back loops. The course routes include a 5k out-and-back, a 10k as two 5k loops, a 15k as three 5k loops, and a half marathon comprised of three 4.36 mile loops. The half marathon has a 3:15 time limit.
Course support, registration and logistics
An aid station is located at the turnaround near the start/finish and provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. Registration is available through Active.com or PayPal. Registration items include custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos, posted results within 12-24 hours, and an assortment of snacks and samples. Race-day payments may be made in cash, Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal. Group discounts, transfers, and volunteer arrangements are handled by the event organizer. Parking is free in the nearby residential area; the beach parking lot is paid by ticket machine. The event is organized by A Better World Running LLC. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.