Ring in the New Year Half Marathon - South El Monte
South El Monte, United States • 4 Jan 2026
Event details
Ring in the New Year is a running event at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The course uses marked out-and-back loops on the beach path and is an open course shared with other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists. An aid station is located at the turnaround at the start/finish and will include water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. All finishers receive a medal and a goodie bag. Results are normally posted on the event page by the evening of race day.
Distances
- 5k (out and back)
- 10k (two 5k loops)
- 15k (three 5k loops)
- Half marathon (three 4.36 mile out-and-back loops)
Practical information
The event meeting point is Whittier Narrows Area D Parking Lot, 750 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733. Parking at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is $10 per vehicle. There is a 3 hour 15 minute time limit for the half marathon. Transfers are allowed only by request to the race organizer; the event has a no refund policy. Registration is available through PayPal or Active.com with different pricing tiers listed for early bird, race month, and race day. Volunteers may receive a free race entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.