Events
Run In The New Year 5K
Run In The New Year 10K
Run in the NEW YEAR Half Marathon
Kid's Dash
Place
Huntington Beach, CA US 92648
Description
It's SoCal's HEALTHIEST LIVE PARTY! LIVE BAND at the START/FINISH and the course! It's YOUR NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION. WITH New Year's BLING!
Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025
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8:00 am Half Marathon Start
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8:15 am Kid's Dash
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8:30 am 5k/10K Mass Start
Early Packet Pick-Up: We encourage you to pick up the day prior
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Date & Time: Saturday, December 27th, 11am to 2pm
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Location: Road Runner Sports in Newport Beach 1835 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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Packet pick-up is optional, so if you cannot make it- don't worry. Packets can be picked up on race day starting at 7 am in LOT 25. The gates to the STATE PARK open at 6 am.
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Write a New Year resolution on the back of your bib and RUN, JOG, or WALK it into the new year.
The course is the flat and fast, paved, wide State Park path, watching and listening to the surf.! Whether an avid runner, jogger, first-timer, or walker, we are the something for every BODY & EVERYBODY best-themed race! Bring family and friends, or just yourself and shoes! Let's get 2024 off and RUNNING.
Entry comes with a Run In The New Year CUSTOM 5K/10K T-Shirt
Special LONG SLEEVE DESIGN T-shirt for Half Marathon Finishers
And, a huge CUSTOM CAST finisher medal to all! HUGE!!
Make it a Post-race 5K/10K resolution party ( New Year's Beanies will be for sale at the t-shirt table.)
GEAR CHECK is available, if needed, at the Caren Ware Events BOOTH. Put your bib number on a tag and pin to your gear.
Professionally CHIP timed event by ITZ ABOUT TIME. Age division awards galore!
Entrance to Bolsa Chica State Park.
The event is in the farthest western lot- Lot 25, closest to Warner & PCH, but to enter the park use the following address: 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Race Day Schedule:
- 6:00 am: Gates Open
- 7:00 am: Race Day Packet Pick-Up Begins (Lot 25)
- 7:30 am Half Marathon Start for those that will take more than 3 hours and 45 minutes to finish
- 8:00 am: Half Marathon Start (Must cross the starting arch by 8:05 am)
- 8:15 am: Kid’s Dash
- 8:30am: 5K/10K Mass Start (Must cross the starting arch by 9:05 am)
- 9:00am: 5K Awards Ceremony begins.
- 9:30 am 10K awards
- 9:50 announcing of overall Half marathon awards
- Half marathon age division winners can pick up division awards at the table or wait until the 10:15 age division announcements.
8:00 am start for HALF MARATHON. You have until 8:05 to pass under the arch. 9:00am start for 5k/10K. You have until 9:05 am to pass under the arch. All 5k/10K must start before the lead half marathoner finishes. YOUR START TIME does not start until you cross under the arch. Fastest runners in the front, and those looking to place in their age group division. Wear your bib on the front. Make sure you run the distance on your bib or exchange it for the correct one of your choice at the Solutions/Late registration table if you decide to change races.
SPECIAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST!!!! You can add pancakes to your registration on the last page...
Visit the Speciality Coffee Booth, Fresh baked cookies (GALLETINAS BOOTH), fresh cut fruits, and street tacos and tamales will be there.
Awards:
There are “In It To Win It” age categories 3 deep with 5 year age spans: 1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84 and 85 & over.
Course
Flat and fast, or slow and easy, make it the pace you want it. This 5K/10K course runs along the beach bike path at Bolsa Chica, Huntington Beach State Beach. Families can bring strollers but agree to use at their own risk. Half Marathon Course: Flat, fast, perfect for PRs or training for your next marathon. It is (2)Two loops of the 10k so you get plenty of aid stations, entertainment, and spectator friendly!! Aid Station Every 1.5 Miles
- Water/Gatorade
- Chargel/ Bananas
FLAT!!! Great for first-time Half Marathoners or those wanting to PR!
Half Marathon Spectators - you can be at the finish line to see runners start then walk about 50 ft towards the runners to see them go on their second loop.
Restrooms:
Restrooms on RACE DAY: are located at each end of the parking lot. A set by Sea Legs (east) and a set near Warner Blvd on the west end of the parking lot.
2025 Custom TSHIRT & Medal
NEW DESIGN EVERY YEAR. Custom collectable beanies available for $20 each
Beanie with race logo
While supplies last.
$20 . Pre buy or available at early packet pick up and race day.
Warm Up Lead by STRIDE FITNESS
We are excited to have Stride Fitness leading our pre race warm up at Run in the New Year. They have led several of our recent warm ups, and we absolutely love their energy, engagement, and how they get runners moving and smiling before the start.
Stride Fitness is opening a new studio soon in Huntington Beach, and we are grateful to have them back with us again to kick off race morning the right way.
5k/10k Course Map
HALF MARATHON is currently permitted for 2 laps of the `10K. We are hoping to be granted a permit for an out-and-back through to Huntington Dog Beach. AS FLAT AS A COURSE CAN GET!!! Hear the surf. Enjoy the beach.
Refuel station brought to you by CHARGEL
https://chargel.com/ ENJOY ON THE COURSE AND AT THE FINISH!
Chargel is instant energy without the extreme highs and lows of caffeine.
With an original blend of carbs and B vitamins, Chargel helps give your body what it needs to keep going, and nothing else.
The formula is plant-based and Informed Choice certified, so you can feel good about fueling up.
SPECIAL: Kiwanis PANCAKE BREAKFAST
We are happy to report THE KIWANIS CLUB will be cooking up their delicious pancakes. ADD TO YOUR RUNNING EXPERIENCE and support them supporting others. Go to your registration and look at the ADD ONs to pre pay for a breakfast or you can purchase a ticket at packet pick up or directly at the event.
Collectable Series Mugs
Series mugs will be available at Run in the New Year for $7 if you ran in more than 3 events this past 6 months!
PHOTOS & VIDEO
IT"S A PARTY!! IT'S A CELEBRATION! It is RUNNING in the NEW YEAR!
Entrance to State Beach Parking Lot
Entrance to Lot 25. Use the main entrance which is about 1.5 miles south of lot 25. Make sure that you give yourself enough time to enter the main gate and turn right towards lot 25 which is close to Warner and PCH. Have exact payment to enter state parking lot. If you are getting drop off, you can use warner and pch turn around to get drop off.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.carenwareevents.com/.
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