PACKET PICK-UP
& RACE EXPO
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
EVENT EXPO & PACKET PICK-UP
All marathon and half marathon participants are required to pick up their race bib at the Race Expo. 5K participants are also encouraged to pick up their bibs on Friday to avoid long lines on race morning.
DATES & TIMES
PACKET PICK-UP
Date
Friday, October 9th
Time
1:00pm – 7:00pm
**2026 NEW Location**:
Long Beach Convention Center Hall - C
Who
Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K participants
5K PACKET PICK-UP
Date
Saturday, October 10th
Time
5:15am - 6:30am
Location
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
Who
5K participants only
PACKET PICK-UP
Date
Saturday, October 10th
Time
10:00am – 4:00pm
**2026 NEW Location**:
Long Beach Convention Center Hall - C
Who
Marathon, and Half Marathon
participants.
* Except participants that purchase Race Day VIP or race day packet pick-up
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RACE EXPO
While picking up your race packet, participants can also visit the Race Expo. The Race Expo is free and open to the public. Shop the event merchandise store, visit with local vendors, check out the latest in the active lifestyle space, and take advantage of our plentiful photo opportunities.
Date
Friday, October 9th
Time
1:00pm – 7:00pm
**2026 NEW Location**:
Long Beach Convention Center
Hall C
400 E Seaside Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
Date
Saturday, October 10th
Time
10:00am – 4:00pm
**2026 NEW Location**:
Long Beach Convention Center
Hall C
400 E Seaside Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
* If you’re interested in joining us as a 2026 Race Expo exhibitor, please visit the “Exhibitors & Partners” page of our website for additional information.
FAQS
In order to expedite the pick-up of your race bib, please bring your ID and QR code confirmation email. QR code emails will be sent the Wednesday of race week.
If you are unable to attend the Race Expo, you may send a proxy to pick up your race packet on your behalf. You must have signed the event’s digital liability waivers when registering for the event. To verify if you’ve signed your waivers, please visit your ACTIVE MyEvents account and locate your Long Beach Marathon & Half Marathon entry. If you have not signed your waiver yet, you will see a large red error message that your waivers have not yet been signed.
Please send your proxy with a copy of your driver’s license (digital picture is OK) and your bib# confirmation email to expedite the pick-up process. Confirmation emails will be sent Wednesday/Thursday of race week. Proxies may only pick-up packets for up to 3 people.For marathon, and half marathon participants, if you are unable to attend the Race Expo you may purchase Race Day Packet Pick-up for $25 and pick up your items on race morning in Marina Green close to the Finish Line.
You can purchase this upgrade during registration. Already registered? Visit your ACTIVE MyEvents account, find your Long Beach Marathon & Half Marathon entry, click “Purchase merchandise”, and add Race Day Pick-Up to your entry.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
