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It's time to Ring in the New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon on Sunday,  January 4th, 2026 at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area!

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This is an open course.  Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the trail.

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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.

* Aid station is at the turn around at the start/finish has water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, Gu gels.

 

* 5k out and back route  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6623659189/

* 10k  2 x 5k loops

* 15k 3 x 5k loops 

* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi out and back https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6623659868/

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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!  

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Transfers only by emailing abetterworldrunning@gmail.com requesting a later date or transferring to another participant.  There is a NO refund policy.

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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

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Date - Sunday January 4th, 2026

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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

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Volunteer for a free race entry -- you can bring a friend or family member to volunteer while you participate, or volunteer for a future free entry.  Email here to confirm information -- abetterworldrunning@gmail.com

 

Address - Whittier Narrows Area D Parking Lot

750 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733​

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Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/bs8RFfHC2mHxqTM36

Apple Maps -- 34.036195, -118.055584

 

Start Map - Please see images below

 

Parking -  Parking at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is $10 per vehicle