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.