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Half Marathon
Breathtaking, Fast and Flat Course
- Perhaps no other Half-Marathon course in the country can match the scenery of this Long Beach event. The Half course is flat and fast and runs 100% along the shoreline. Visit the Course Section (Link to Course Page) for detailed information.

USATF certified and Official Qualifier
- The course time limit for Marathon & Half Marathon is 7.5 hours
- Click here for the Half Marathon Mile Locations.
T-Shirt - Finishers Medal and Goodie Bag
- NEW FOR 2008! Marathon and Half Marathon participants who register by August 31 will receive a Technical Fabric running shirt in place of the participant t-shirt at the Marathon Expo. Click HERE for sizing information.
- All participants who register will receive a participant t-shirt and goodie-bag.
- All finishers in the Marathon, Half Marathon and Bike Tour will receive a beautiful commemorative finisher's medal...a new design each year!
- All participants (both pre- and late-registration) must attend the Marathon Expo to pick-up their participant t-shirt, goodie-bag, and timing chip.
- We do not provide finisher's certificates after the event.
Other Goodies!
- Participants get FREE admission to the Aquarium of the Pacific.
- Participants also get many other discounts and special offers at local restaurants and shops
- Back by popular demand, we're giving away "random prizes and giveaways." Anybody can win regardless of where you finish!
Personal Item Storage
- Personal item storage is available on the north side of Shoreline Drive and Linden between the Start and Finish lines. We do not recommend that you store any valuables.
2008 Aid Stations
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Aid stations begin at mile 2 and will be located approximately every mile on the course with water and the following amenities at each station:
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Clif Shot Energy Gel will be available at two locations on the race course at mile 10 and mile 20 to give you the extra boost during the race!
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POWERade will be the official energy drink for 2008. It will be at the water stations located at even-numbered mile markers and in the Post Food and Fluid finishers area.
| Mile(exact location) |
Mile(exact location) |
| 2 |
15(15.2) |
| 3(2.9) |
16(16.4) POWERade  |
4(4.5) POWERade |
17(17.4) |
| 5(5.5) |
18 POWERade |
6.5 POWERade |
19 |
| 7.5 |
20 POWERade , Clif Shot  |
| 9(8.9) |
21(21.2) |
10(10.1) POWERade , Clif Shot |
22 POWERade |
11(11.6)/23(22.9) POWERade |
24 POWERade |
| 13(12.7) |
25(25.2) |
14(14.4) POWERade |
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KOOL ‘N FIT SPORT Spray Station
- As you approach mile 10, rejuvenate those tired and aching muscles at the KOOL ‘N FIT SPORT Spray Station. The only ALL NATURAL Muscle Conditioning Spray. Since 1984, athletes all over the world have been spraying themselves down- Before, During and After competition with Kool ‘N Fit Sport to "Compete at Their peak!". Volunteers will be ready with KOOL ‘N FIT Sport Muscle Conditioning Spray to bring welcome relief to cramped, tired, burning muscles as you close in on your goal…the finish line!! KOOL ‘N FIT Sport Muscle Conditioning Spray is the "Official External Muscle Conditioning Spray” of the Long Beach International City Bank Marathon." For more info, go to www.koolnfitsport.com.
Medical Stations
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Over 200 professionals from Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and Miller Children’s Hospital will be staffing Eight Medical Aid Stations along the Course.
Look for the Red Shirts on the course if you need any assistance! |
Timing System
- We use a chip timing system for all of our events (excluding the Bike Tour).
- You MUST wear the timing chip on your shoe. NO CHIP, NO TIME! You must also return the chip after the race or be charged $20.
- All timing chips, t-shirts and race bibs must be picked up at the Marathon Expo. For more information on the Marathon Expo click here.
Race Day Schedule of Events
- There will be NO race day registration or packet pick-up. For the Schedule of Events go here.
Group Discounts
- Groups of 20 or more qualify for a $5.00 per person discount if they send in their registration forms in one package and pay the total amount in one check.
- Please have each participant complete their own registration form, and if under 18 have their parent / guardian sign the form. Once all forms are complete, please send us the completed applications with a check for the total number signing up less the $5.00 per person discount. For additional information, please call (562) 427-4606 x6.
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Headline News
August 4, 2008 Evergreen Group Companies Sponsor Long Beach ICB Marathon


June 2, 2008 Three Marathons Create California Dreamin’ Racing Series

May 29, 2008 Long Beach Awarded 2008 SoCal USATF Half-Marathon Championship
May 28, 2008 Marathon Joins with CSULB to Make Marathon Course More Scenic & Fun

April 14, 2008 ICR takes helm of the 2009 Avia OC Marathon, presented by Nutrilite
March 26, 2008
Introducing the Corporate Challenge: Get your company fit and philanthropic.
March 1, 2008
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. to sponsor Run Forrest Run 5K!

January 15, 2008
New Items for 2008!
Register by May 31st to get a Personalized Bib.
Register by August 31st to get FREE Upgrade from T-Shirt to Male or Female Technical Shirt (Full and Half Participants Only).
Bike Tour Participants Can Upgrade for Event Racing Jersey
October 10, 2007
Professional Team Discovery Cyclist Tony Cruz Rides Bike Tour as Grand Marshal
September 18, 2007

Road Runner Sports to provide Marathon & Half Marathon Pace Team
September 10, 2007

EVA Air signs on as Official International Airline
EVA to award Male & Female Marathon winner with business-class ticket
August 27, 2007
Asics Becomes Marathon Sponsor

March 7, 2007
Beach Runners Marathon & Half Marathon Training Program Begins in May
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