Run In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathon
- Date Fri 1st January 2027
- Time 8:00AM PST
- Location Huntington Beach, California
- Price $36.00 - $88.00
- Races 7 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Kick off your New Year with a bang at the Run In The New Year event on Friday, January 1, 2027, in picturesque Huntington Beach, Orange County! This lively celebration features a range of race distances including a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, all set against the stunning backdrop of Bolsa Chica State Park. The Half Marathon starts at 8:30 AM, followed by a fun Kid's Dash at 8:40 AM, and a mass start for the 5K and 10K at 9:00 AM.
Participants can look forward to an exhilarating atmosphere with a live band at the start and finish lines, ensuring that this is SoCal's healthiest live party! Race your way into the New Year on a flat, fast, paved course while enjoying the sound of the surf. Plus, all finishers will receive custom medals and unique race swag, making this not just a race, but a memorable New Year’s celebration! Whether you're an experienced runner or a first-timer, there's something for everyone. So lace up your running shoes, bring your friends and family, and let’s start 2027 with energy and enthusiasm!
Participants can look forward to an exhilarating atmosphere with a live band at the start and finish lines, ensuring that this is SoCal's healthiest live party! Race your way into the New Year on a flat, fast, paved course while enjoying the sound of the surf. Plus, all finishers will receive custom medals and unique race swag, making this not just a race, but a memorable New Year’s celebration! Whether you're an experienced runner or a first-timer, there's something for everyone. So lace up your running shoes, bring your friends and family, and let’s start 2027 with energy and enthusiasm!
Organiser's 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!
FRIDAY, JAN. 1, 2027
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8:30 am Half Marathon Start
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8:40 am Kid's Dash
*
9:00 am 5k/10K Mass Start
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP: 2 DAYS OF EARLY PACKET PICK UP AVAILABLE.
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Wednesday Dec 30th, 2026 4:00PM- 6:30PM
* Thursday Dec 31st, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:30PM
Same Location for both dates
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* Road Runner Sports- 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 7:00 am in LOT 25. The gates to the STATE PARK open at 6am.
VIRTUAL RACE OPTION RUN ON YOUR OWN SCHEDULE!
Cant make it on New Years Day or prefer to run on your own schedule? Weve got you covered! Register for our Virtual Race and enjoy the flexibility of participating at your convenience, whenever and wherever you choose.
As a virtual participant, youll receive your race bib, T-shirt, and finisher medal. Please plan to pick up your items at our early packet pickup or on race day.
Please Note: We will not be shipping any virtual race items. All items must be picked up in person at early packet pickup or on race day.
Celebrate the New Year your way and be part of the Run in the New Year fun, on your own schedule!
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)
* 8:00 am Half Marathon Start for those that will take more than 3 hours and 45 minutes to finish
* 8:30 am: Half Marathon Start (Must cross the starting arch by 8:05 am)
* 8:40 am: Kids Dash
* 9 5K/10K Mass Start (Must cross the starting arch by 9:05 am)
* 9 5K Awards Ceremony begins.
* 10:00 am 10K awards
* 10:30 announcing of overall Half marathon awards
8:30 am start for HALF MARATHON. You have until 8:35 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.
FRIDAY, JAN. 1, 2027
*
8:30 am Half Marathon Start
*
8:40 am Kid's Dash
*
9:00 am 5k/10K Mass Start
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP: 2 DAYS OF EARLY PACKET PICK UP AVAILABLE.
*
*
Wednesday Dec 30th, 2026 4:00PM- 6:30PM
* Thursday Dec 31st, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:30PM
Same Location for both dates
*
* Road Runner Sports- 1835 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
*
Packet pick-up is optional, so if you cannot make it- don't worry. Packets can be picked up on race day starting at 7:00 am in LOT 25. The gates to the STATE PARK open at 6am.
VIRTUAL RACE OPTION RUN ON YOUR OWN SCHEDULE!
Cant make it on New Years Day or prefer to run on your own schedule? Weve got you covered! Register for our Virtual Race and enjoy the flexibility of participating at your convenience, whenever and wherever you choose.
As a virtual participant, youll receive your race bib, T-shirt, and finisher medal. Please plan to pick up your items at our early packet pickup or on race day.
Please Note: We will not be shipping any virtual race items. All items must be picked up in person at early packet pickup or on race day.
Celebrate the New Year your way and be part of the Run in the New Year fun, on your own schedule!
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)
* 8:00 am Half Marathon Start for those that will take more than 3 hours and 45 minutes to finish
* 8:30 am: Half Marathon Start (Must cross the starting arch by 8:05 am)
* 8:40 am: Kids Dash
* 9 5K/10K Mass Start (Must cross the starting arch by 9:05 am)
* 9 5K Awards Ceremony begins.
* 10:00 am 10K awards
* 10:30 announcing of overall Half marathon awards
8:30 am start for HALF MARATHON. You have until 8:35 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.
Races
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Run in the New Year 5K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 1st January 2027 (9:00AM PST)
$42.00
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Run in the New Year 10K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 1st January 2027 (9:00AM PST)
$48.00
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Run in the NEW YEAR Half Marathon
Incl. $7.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 1st January 2027 (8:30AM PST)
$82.50
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Kid's Dash
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 1st January 2027 (8:40AM PST)
$36.00
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Early Starters for Half Marathon
Incl. $8.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 1st January 2027 (8:00AM PST)
$88.00
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Virtual Run in the NEW YEAR Half Marathon
Incl. $7.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$82.50
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Virtual Run in the New Year 5K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$42.00
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Bolsa Chica State Beach (West Huntington Beach next to Sunset Beach) Lot 25. Enter main gate: 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, 92648, CA, United States
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