Event Description
It's time to Ring in the New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon on Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area!
Included in registration —
- custom finisher medals
- drawstring goodie bags
- free photos
- free videos
- results posted on the website within 12-24 hours of event
- assortment of snacks, samples
- friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities
- affordable cost and fun for the whole family!
Group discounts for 5 or more people by emailing us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for group registration.
Bib pick up -- 7:15-8:00AM
Start - 8:00AM
Date - Sunday January 4th, 2026
Event details and schedule
Bib pick up -- 7:15-8:00AM
Start - 8:00AM
Date - Sunday January 4th, 2026
OFFICIAL TIMES AND PLACES WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: www.abetterworldrunning.com
NO REFUNDS NO BANDITS PLEASE
This is an open course in the park. Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the shared path.
Course map: The course is super easy to follow. It will consist of out and back loops on the beach path that will be marked.
* Aid station is at the turn around at the start/finish has water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, Gu gels.
* 5k out and back route https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6623659189/
* 10k 2 x 5k loops
* 15k 3 x 5k loops
* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi out and back https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6623659868/
Address - Whittier Narrows Area D Parking Lot
750 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/bs8RFfHC2mHxqTM36
Parking - Parking at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is $10 per vehicle
