Run in the New Year
5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
1/4/25 Saturday -- 7:30AM
Save on active.com fees by using Paypal.com button above!
Please register with paypal.com or active.com button, not both.
After registering with paypal.com you will receive an email within 12 hours to finalize registration.
Active.com registration button is below.
It's time for the Run in the New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon!
This is an open course. Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the beach path.
Course map: The course is super easy to follow. It will consist of out and back loops on the beach path that will be marked.
* 5k out and back route 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
Everyone will get a finishers medal as well as a goodie bag. Results will be posted on this page usually by the evening of the race day. We emphasize a more relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience. Thank you and look forward to seeing you out there!
Transfers only by emailing abetterworldrunning@gmail.com requesting a later date or transferring to another participant. There is a NO refund policy.
3:15 time limit for the half marathon. If more time is needed, please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for early start.
Bib pick up -- 7:00-7:30AM
Start - 7:30AM
Date - Saturday, January 4th, 2025
Early bird pricing one month before race date - 5k $23.99, 10k $28.99, 15k $32.99, Half marathon $38.99 ($1 less on active.com due to processing fees)
Race month pricing - 5k $25.99, 10k $30.99, 15k $35.99, Half marathon $40.99
Race day registration - cash, venmo, zelle or paypal 5k $30, 10k $35, 15k $40, half marathon $45
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
Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/UfTqRHkQZdbvfR5f9
Start Map - Please see images below
Parking - Parking is free in the residential area. There is beach parking lot that is paid in advance by ticket machine.