ABWR Half Marathon - Whittier Narrows

Whittier Narrows, United States • 4 Jan 2026

Event information

Ring in the New Year is a distance-running event taking place Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, 750 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733. Distances offered:

  • 5k
  • 10k
  • 15k
  • Half marathon

Parking at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is $10 per vehicle. The half marathon has a 3 hour 15 minute time limit. Transfers are allowed only by contacting the event organizer. There is a no refund policy. Group discounts are available for five or more people. Volunteer positions are offered in exchange for a free race entry.

Course and registration

The event uses an open course on the park trail. The course consists of out-and-back loops that will be marked. Specific formats listed by the organizer: the 5k is an out-and-back route, the 10k is two 5k loops, the 15k is three 5k loops, and the half marathon is three 4.36-mile out-and-back segments. An aid station at the turnaround/start-finish provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels.

Registration is available through Active.com or PayPal. After PayPal registration, the organizer sends a confirmation email within 12 hours. Included with registration: custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos and videos, event results posted on the website within 12-24 hours, and an assortment of snacks and samples. Early bird, race month, and race day pricing vary by distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
15 km
15k
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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