ABWR Half Marathon - Valencia

Valencia, United States • 1 Jan 2026

Event overview

The Happy New Year running event takes place on January 1, 2026 at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Cir Dr, Valencia, CA. The event offers multiple race distances on a marked, open course that uses out-and-back loops on a shared trail or path. Parking is free on streets around the park; participants should use caution for pedestrians crossing to the start and finish area.

Distances

  • 5k (1 loop)
  • 10k (2 loops)
  • 15k (3 loops)
  • Half marathon (three 4.37-mile loops)

Course and support

Each loop includes an aid station. The aid station at the turnaround/start-finish supplies water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and GU gels. Course maps are provided by the organizer.

Registration, fees and extras

Registration is available via PayPal or Active.com; the organizer requests using only one method. After PayPal registration, an email confirmation is sent within 12 hours to finalize registration. Early bird, race-month, and race-day pricing tiers are specified by distance. Included with registration are custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos and videos, posted results within 12-24 hours, and an assortment of snacks and samples. Transfers and refunds follow the organizer’s stated policy. 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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