Happy New Year 2026

About the Event

🎉 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
📍 Long Beach, CA
📅 Date: January 1, 2026

Start the year off on the right foot—literally! Celebrate the first day of 2026 with the Happy New Year 2026 Run in sunny Long Beach. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, kicking off a new fitness journey, or just looking for a fun and festive way to begin the year, this race has it all.

Event Highlights

🌟 Fresh Start: Kick off 2026 with a scenic run along Long Beach’s gorgeous coastline.
🏅 New Year’s Medals: Cross the finish line and claim your sparkling custom medal to commemorate your achievement.
🎉 Festive Atmosphere: Enjoy the cheers, camaraderie, and good vibes as we celebrate a brand-new year together.
📸 Photo Ops: Capture your first victory of the year with stunning backdrops and festive décor.
🥂 Post-Race Celebration: Toast to your success with refreshments and fun after the race.

Why Join Us?

There’s no better way to welcome the new year than with a healthy, positive, and energizing experience. Start the year strong, share the joy with fellow runners, and make this January 1st one to remember.

Registration Includes
✅ Timed race with a scenic course
✅ Exclusive Happy New Year 2026 finisher medal
✅ Free Race Day Photod
✅ Post-race refreshments and entertainment

Schedule

📅 Race Day Check-In: 6:15AM
🏁 Start Times:

Half Marathon: 7:00AM
10K: 7:30AM
5K: 7:30AM

Let’s make 2026 unforgettable from the very start! Lace up, hit the ground running, and celebrate a Happy New Year with the running community.

Register Now 👉

“New year, new goals, and one incredible race to begin it all—join us for the Happy New Year 2026 Run!”

780 E Shoreline Dr

Long Beach, CA 90802

Races Offered

5K

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Half-Marathon

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Long Beach.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.0° / 17.2°

wb_sunny 5.2° / 15.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.2 /

water_drop 77.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.0° / 17.2°

wb_sunny 5.2° / 15.4°

air 9.2 km/h

water_drop 77.4%

About Long Beach

Learn more about the host city, Long Beach.

Long Beach is a large port city in Los Angeles County in Southern California. With a population of 462,257 as of 2010, it is the second-largest city in greater Los Angeles as well as the seventh-largest city in the state of California.

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Happy New Year 2026 - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

About the Event

Happy New Year 2026

🎉 5K, 10K & Half Marathon📍 Long Beach, CA📅 Date: January 1, 2026

Start the year off on the right foot—literally! Celebrate the first day of 2026 with the Happy New Year 2026 Run in sunny Long Beach. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, kicking off a new fitness journey, or just looking for a fun and festive way to begin the year, this race has it all.

Event Highlights

Why Join Us?

There’s no better way to welcome the new year than with a healthy, positive, and energizing experience. Start the year strong, share the joy with fellow runners, and make this January 1st one to remember.

Registration Includes✅ Timed race with a scenic course✅ Exclusive Happy New Year 2026 finisher medal✅ Free Race Day Photod✅ Post-race refreshments and entertainment

Schedule

📅 Race Day Check-In: 6:15AM🏁 Start Times:

Half Marathon: 7:00AM10K: 7:30AM5K: 7:30AM

Let’s make 2026 unforgettable from the very start! Lace up, hit the ground running, and celebrate a Happy New Year with the running community.

Register Now 👉

“New year, new goals, and one incredible race to begin it all—join us for the Happy New Year 2026 Run!”

780 E Shoreline Dr

Long Beach, CA 90802

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🎉 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
📍 Long Beach, CA
📅 Date: January 1, 2026

Registration Includes
✅ Timed race with a scenic course
✅ Exclusive Happy New Year 2026 finisher medal
✅ Free Race Day Photod
✅ Post-race refreshments and entertainment

📅 Race Day Check-In: 6:15AM
🏁 Start Times:

Half Marathon: 7:00AM
10K: 7:30AM
5K: 7:30AM