Kick off the New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon - long beach, CA 2026

It's time to Kick off the New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half MARATHON FUN RUN/walk!!!CHECK-IN - 7-7:30AM FOR EVERYONE START - 7:30AM Half MARATHON CUT OFF 10:45am, option to start early to finish by 10:45am, please email for early start abetterworldrunning@gmail.com Address - * Please check in at the tables closest to 54th Place, at the start of the beach path.  NOT near Claremont Ave.  Long Beach path in Belmont Shores -- 5400 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90803 (off of 54th Place and Ocean Blvd.) * do not use Apple Maps app as a GPS, use the Google Maps or Waze app.  There is a photo of the map on the website -- www.abetterworldrunning.com Event details and schedule Custom medals for all finishers! Goodie bags! Free photos! All the participants will have their results posted with their names and times. And FREE pictures for everyone posted on our facebook page after the event! Pacers and crew are welcome at any time. There are numerous restrooms and water fountains along the course. * 5k out and back route  http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/r=6508571 [http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6508571] * 10k  2 x 5k loops * 15k 3 x 5k loops * Half MARATHON 3 X 4.36 mi loop: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/r=6508573 [http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6508573] Running/walking with a stroller is allowed.  3:15 time limit for the half MARATHON.  If more time is needed, please email us at abetterworldrunning@yahoo.com for early start. ALL finishers get a medal.  All results will be posted after the event on our website usually the evening of the event on www.abetterworldrunning.com Free photos are posted on our facebook page -- www.facebook.com/abetterworldrunning We emphasize a more relaxed, fun and personal racing experience! OFFICIAL TIMES AND PLACES WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: www.abetterworldrunning.com NO REFUNDS NO BANDITS January 02, 2026 Friday Add to calendar Long Beach 5400 E Ocean Blvd LONG BEACH, CA 90802 View Map Visit website running [/running] 10K [/running/10k] 5K [/running/5k] Half marathon [/running/half-marathon] 15K [/running/15k]