Winter Whirl - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Updated
Saturday, December 19, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Fountain Valley (16801 Euclid St). Distances: 5K, 10K, Half marathon. Entry from $29.50 to $45; the 5K goes from $29.50 to $45 after December 18.
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- 16801 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
- Area
- Orange County, Los Angeles
- Distances
- 5K10KHalf marathon
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $29.50 to $45 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Friday, December 18, 2026: 5K $29.50 → $45
- Registration
- Open. Opened December 14, online signup closes Saturday, December 19, 2026
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by December 18 to pay $29.50 instead of $45.
Course and race notes
Bundle up… or don’t! It's California! Winter Whirl is spinning into Long Beach where the only flurries are the kind that come from the waves. While the rest of the world is shivering, we’re keeping it cool with sunny miles, festive fun, and just a hint of pretend winter magic.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.