31Dec
5k
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Countdown
- 61 days
- Entry fee
- $40.00
Miles before Midnight
Huntington Beach,
California,
United States
61 days left
www.movemint.cc
Date
31 Dec, 2026
Races
2 distances
Entry fee
$15.00 – $40.00
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Website
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Miles before Midnight
About the event
Experience the thrill of ringing in the New Year alongside fellow runners as you lace up for an early celebration at Huntington Beach. This festive race offers something special for everyone: whether you're hitting the path along the scenic coastline or letting your kids enjoy a fun run on the soft sands, there's plenty to look forward to. After crossing the finish line, join in the warmth of a bonfire with s'mores and champagne, creating cherished memories as you revel in the holiday spirit. Registration fees contribute to incredible swag bags for participants and support an important charity that aids families dealing with medical challenges faced by their children. Don't miss this unique opportunity to start your new year off on an energetic note amidst the breathtaking beauty of Huntington Beach.
Enjoy a day filled with running, camaraderie, and celebration as you welcome 2026 in style!
Enjoy a day filled with running, camaraderie, and celebration as you welcome 2026 in style!
Races offered
31Dec
Kids Run
Running
- Distance
- 1K
- Countdown
- 61 days
- Entry fee
- $15.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for December in Huntington Beach.
Temperature10.5° / 18.4°
Feels like8.9° / 16.9°
Sunshine hours7h 55m
Rainfall2.4 mm
Snowfall—
Wind6.4 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity76.5%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:48
Sunset17:46
About Huntington Beach
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Huntington Beach is a city in Orange County, California, United States. The city was originally called Pacific City, but it was changed in 1903 to be named after American businessman Henry E. Huntington. The population was 198,711 as of the 2020 United States census, making it the fourth most populous city in Orange County, the most populous beach city in Orange County, and the seventh most populous city in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Located 35 miles (56 km) southeast of Downtown Los Angeles, it is bordered by Bolsa Chica Basin State Marine Conservation Area on the west, the Pacific Ocean on the southwest, by Seal Beach on the northwest, by Westminster on the north, by Fountain Valley on the northeast, by Costa Mesa on the east, and by Newport Beach on the southeast.
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