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Run In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathon 2027
- Date
- Friday, January 1, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Huntington Beach, California
- Entry fee
- From $32 · goes up to $78 on Oct 31, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Starters for Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Jan 1, 20278:00 AM | $80 | – |
| Run in the NEW YEAR Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Jan 1, 20278:30 AM | $75$78 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| Kid's Dash | Kids | Jan 1, 20278:40 AM | $32 | – |
| Run In The New Year 10K | 10K | Jan 1, 20279:00 AM | $44$48 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
| Run In The New Year 5K | 5K | Jan 1, 20279:00 AM | $38$40 after Oct 30, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Half Marathon fee goes up to $78 on Oct 31, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Early Starters for Half Marathon: $80 until Jan 1.
- Run in the NEW YEAR Half Marathon: $75 until Oct 31, then $78 until Dec 4, then $80 until Jan 2.
- Kid's Dash: $32 until Jan 2.
- Run In The New Year 10K: $44 until Oct 31, then $48 until Dec 28, then $50 until Jan 2.
Online registration closes Jan 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $80, entry is about 60 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Huntington Beach runs 2:10:21, about 9:57 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:28:22 and men in 2:00:46.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:56 AM, and the Early Starters for Half Marathon starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 80 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Bolsa Chica State Beach (West Huntington Beach next to Sunset Beach) Lot 25. Enter main gate: 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Run In The New Year 5K
692
finishers
38:39
median (12:28 /mi)
16:34
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men
Run In The New Year 10K
333
finishers
1:09:22
median (11:11 /mi)
37:45
winning time
56% / 44%
women / men
Run in the NEW YEAR Half Marathon
234
finishers
2:11:13
median (10:01 /mi)
1:20:44
winning time
42% / 58%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Run In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Run In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathon?
At the 2025 Run In The New Year 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:14 or better, the top quarter in 30:40, and half the field in 38:39; the last tenth came in after 1:03:05.
At the 2025 Run In The New Year 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 51:00 or better, the top quarter in 58:11, and half the field in 1:09:22; the last tenth came in after 1:33:47.
At the 2025 Run in the NEW YEAR Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:42:03 or better, the top quarter in 1:54:52, and half the field in 2:11:13; the last tenth came in after 2:59:48.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:48 | 17:15 |
| 20-29 | 26:28 | 20:16 |
| 30-39 | 22:41 | 21:54 |
| 40-49 | 26:48 | 23:01 |
| 50-59 | 29:29 | 24:56 |
| 60-69 | 30:02 | 23:49 |
| 70+ | 41:51 | 28:34 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 30 percent since 2022.
1,811
2022
1,254
2023
1,237
2024
1,259
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Run In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathon 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 549 to 692 finishers, and the median time rose from 37:38 to 38:39.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 692 (+26%) | 38:39 | under 26:14 | 16:34 |
| 2024 | 549 (-16%) | 38:07 | under 26:51 | 18:18 |
| 2023 | 657 (+20%) | 37:31 | under 25:31 | 16:01 |
| 2022 | 549 | 37:38 | under 26:18 | 15:45 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:40, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here are about average.
- 10K: Slower than most California 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 58:11, against 56:15 in a typical California 10K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: About average for California half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:54:52, against 1:57:04 in a typical California half marathon, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around January 1 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 68°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 6 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Run In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
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.
Course
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Parking and travel
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…
Rules and FAQ
FAQ
Info you need to know for your Run in the New Year! Caren Ware Events. You are about to Have A GOOD TIME! WHERE: Run in the New Year takes place at BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH, LOT 25 The lot furthest west in the state park / Nearest to Jack…
Race details
- Where
- Bolsa Chica State Beach (West Huntington Beach next to Sunset Beach) Lot 25. Enter main gate: 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 80 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 1, 2027), 2025 (Dec 28, 2025), 2024 (Dec 29, 2024), 2023 (Dec 31, 2023), 2022 (Jan 1, 2022), 2021 (Jan 2, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Run In The New Year 5k/10K/Half Marathon?
- Friday, January 1, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $32 before processing fees, and rises to $78 on Oct 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $80, entry is about 60 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 692 runners finished the Run In The New Year 5K; the median finish was 38:39 and the winner ran 16:34.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:40, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Bolsa Chica State Beach (West Huntington Beach next to Sunset Beach) Lot 25. Enter main gate: 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.
From the organizers
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
8:30 am Half Marathon Start
8:40 am Kid's Dash
9:00 am 5k/10K Mass Start
Early Packet Pick-Up: We encourage you to pick up the day prior
TBD
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 7am.
Write a New Year resolution on the back of your bib and RUN, JOG, or WALK it into the new year.