Grievances & Gratitude Run – Let Go, Run Free, Embrace the Positive! 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Grievances & Gratitude Run – Let Go, Run Free, Embrace the Positive! 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon takes place in Long Beach, California, on January 9, 2027. The half marathon (13.1 miles) starts at 7:00 a.m., with the 10K and 5K at 7:30. The course is a scenic one, open to runners and walkers of all levels, with water stops along the way and chip-timed results. Runners are invited to write down what they are carrying and leave it behind, then choose an affirmation at the finish.

The premise is not subtle, but the running underneath it is real: chip timing means the half hands you a number to plan the rest of the winter around. Run it as an early-season benchmark instead of a peak effort and January's training gets a starting point. Anyone new to 13.1 miles should build for ten to twelve weeks with one long run in each; walkers are welcome across all three distances, so the 10K is a legitimate choice rather than a consolation.