Ring in the New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

Activities

• Running-5K - Individual Age group/open
• Running-10K - Individual Age group/open
• Running-15K - Individual Age group/open
• Running-Half Marathon - Individual Age group/open

Description

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

Included in registration —  

- custom finisher medals

- drawstring goodie bags

- free photos

- free videos

- results posted on the website within 12-24 hours of event

- assortment of snacks, samples

- friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities 

- affordable cost and fun for the whole family! 

Group discounts for 5 or more people by emailing us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for group registration.  

Bib pick up -- 7:15-8:00AM 

Start - 8:00AM

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Date - Sunday January 4th, 2026

Event details and schedule

Bib pick up -- 7:15-8:00AM 

Start - 8:00AM

​Date - Sunday January 4th, 2026

OFFICIAL TIMES AND PLACES WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: www.abetterworldrunning.com

  NO REFUNDS  NO BANDITS PLEASE

This is an open course in the park.  Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the shared path.

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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/

Address - Whittier Narrows Area D Parking Lot

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

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

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

Organised by

ABWR

ABWR, P.O. Box 759, Mineola

Phone: 4699092434

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