Many start a new year off with exercise and diet goals. Unfortunately, those goals can be hard to achieve when you don't have something fun and exciting to get you there. 

I have run and walked in many races throughout Southern California, and I must say that being surrounded by motivated people who are there to walk or run as well makes it a lot easier. Believe me, getting up at 4 am for a race is not fun at all. But once you are around all the other crazy people up that early to race, there is an excitement that makes you glad you are there.

To help you get up and get moving in 2024, I have compiled a list of races you might enjoy. Here is the first half of 2024:

Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend

Anaheim, CA | Jan 12–14, 2024

 

Surf City Marathon & Half Marathon

Huntington Beach, CA | Feb 3–4, 2024

 

Heart Run Half Marathon & 5K + Super Bowl 5K

Huntington Beach, CA | Feb 10, 2024

 

Whiting Ranch Trail Races

Trabuco Canyon, CA | Feb 10, 2024

 

Oso Fit 5K Fun Run

Mission Viejo, CA | Feb 24, 2024

SOCAL River Marathon

Huntington Beach, CA | Mar 2, 2024

 

Rockin’ Shamrock Long Beach

Long Beach, CA | Mar 16, 2024

 

Rockin’ Shamrock Irvine

Irvine, CA | Mar 17, 2024

 

Los Angeles Marathon

Los Angeles, CA | Mar 17, 2024

 

PCRF Reaching for the Cure Run

Irvine, CA | Mar 24, 2024

 

Billy Goat Half Marathon Climb

Lake Elsinore, CA | Apr 6, 2024

 

Ragnar Road So Cal

Huntington Beach, CA | Apr 12, 2024

 

Into The Wild Black Star Canyon

Silverado, CA | Apr 13, 2024

 

Move for Mobility (virtual)

Irvine, CA | May 1, 2024

 

O’Neill Park Trail Races

Trabuco Canyon, CA | May 4, 2024

 

OC Marathon Running Festival

Newport Beach, CA | May 4–5, 2024

 

Into the Wild Limestone Canyon

Silverado, CA | May 25, 2024

 

Wrigley River Run & Tadpole Trot

Long Beach, CA | Jun 1, 2024

 

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