About the Grievances & Gratitude Run - New Year Reset 5K 10K Half Marathon
The course runs along the beach path in Long Beach, shared with other runners, walkers, and beachgoers on a given morning. It is open and flat, with the ocean beside you, and the route is clearly marked with water stations and restrooms along the way. The half marathon heads out before the shorter distances, so the path has a natural rhythm to it as the morning unfolds.
Before the start, there is a container where you can write down whatever you want to leave behind, grievances or stress or just something heavy, and drop it in. After finishing, there is a mantra board where you can pick an affirmation to take into the new year. Race photos are free. Bib pickup opens early morning at the Race Ready Athletics tent near the start.
