2nd Annual Fresh Wave 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
1/23/27 -- 8:30AM
Join us for the 2nd Annual Fresh Wave 5K, 10K, 15K & Half Marathon on January 23, 2027, in Long Beach, California, a family-friendly celebration of health, resilience, and community. Your support helps fund SoCal PICRT’s culturally grounded programs serving Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, including mental health and wellness support, substance use prevention and education, health and housing navigation, and advocacy that centers NHPI voices.
The Southern California Pacific Islander Community Response Team (SoCal PICRT) is a coalition of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community-based organizations and advocates providing much-needed resources and information to our communities in the cities and counties across Southern California, as well as vital direct services to our Los Angeles County families. We envision a physically, mentally, and spiritually abundant Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community that finds grounding in our Pasifika roots, celebrates our diverse identities, and collectively supports every individual in reaching their full potential. Our mission is to weave a thriving network of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community-based organizations to holistically support and advocate for the well-being and sustainability of Southern California NHPI communities.
This is an open course. Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the beach path.
Included in registration —
- custom finisher medals
- drawstring goodie bags
- free videos
- live results the moment you finish
- age group awards (picked up at a race only, will not be mailed)
- free photos found by your bib · cinematic race highlight reels · trophies & achievement badges as you hit milestones · your Ascend Index ranking across every race · Ascend Crew to follow friends & chase their times
- FREE A Better World Running APP to keep track of all your races, photos and videos
- assortment of snacks, samples
- friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities
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 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
Transfers only by emailing abetterworldrunning@gmail.com requesting a later date or transferring to another participant. There is a NO refund policy.
Start time for SO CAL PICRT Team only - 5k & 10k -- 8:30AM
SO CAL PICRT Team 15k & Half Marathon - 7:30AM
Bib pick up - 6:45--8:30AM
Date - Saturday, January 23rd, 2027
Address - Long Beach path in Belmont Shores -- 5400 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90803 (off of 54th Place and Ocean Blvd.)
Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/6opw2FWV3SA7TFBBA
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 or Passport Parking https://www.passportparking.com/ app zone 9372
