RACE DAY VIP
Upgrade your race experience by adding Race Day VIP to your entry. Take advantage of the following perks to make your race day the best day!
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Race day packet pick-up
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Private restrooms
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Private gear check
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Morning refreshments
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Post-race boxed lunch
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VIP access to beer garden
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Additional complimentary beverage
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$109
You’ll have the Pacific Ocean by your side for nearly 90% of the Half Marathon course! This scenic route combines oceanfront views, seaside neighborhoods, and an energetic city start and finish.
Starting on Shoreline Drive, you’ll cruise past the Pike at Shoreline Village, cross the Queensway Bridge, and circle the iconic Queen Mary. Then loop by the Aquarium of the Pacific and Lighthouse at Rainbow Harbor before gliding back through Shoreline Village and onto the coastal path. With a max elevation of just 45 feet, this fast, flat course finishes in style—descending along the bluff with ocean views and a roaring crowd at the finish line.
RUNNER PERKS
USATF CERTIFIED
Long Beach-themed finisher medal
Premium event shirt
Long Beach Marathon tote bag
(1) complimentary beer at the Finish Festival
Fully supported aid stations along the course
Finish-area refreshments
EVENT INFORMATION
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Start Time: 7:00am
Start Location: intersection of Shoreline Drive and Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA
Finish Location: intersection of Shoreline Drive and Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA
All participants in the Half Marathon are required to pick up their race packet at the Race Expo during the hours listed below.*
Friday, October 9th
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Marina Green, 386 E Shoreline Drive
Long Beach, CA 90803
Saturday, October 10th
10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Marina Green, 386 E Shoreline Drive
Long Beach, CA 90803
*except participants that purchase Race Day VIP or race day packet pick-up
The Half Marathon course combines spectacular oceanfront views, charming seaside communities, and the metropolitan feel at the start and finish. The highest elevation on the course is 45 feet.
Starting on Shoreline Drive, the course passes the new Pike at Shoreline Village, crosses the Queensway Bridge and runs to the bow of the Queen Mary, circles back around the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Lighthouse at Rainbow Harbor, then back by Shoreline Village before heading down the beautiful beach path. You'll close out your race running above the ocean along the bluff before closing out downhill into a cheering final straight of fans.
There are multiple parking areas in Downtown Long Beach within walking distance of the start and finish lines of the Long Beach Marathon. Review the Parking page of our website for updated information.
Please find the approximate aid station locations below:
Miles 2, 4.5, 6, 8, 10, 12
Water is provided at all aid stations along the course. An electrolyte will be provided at the following aid stations: 6, 8, 10, and 12
An energy gel will be provided at the aid station at Mile 10 along the course.
Gear Check will be available for all half marathon participants. Gear check will be located in Marina Green. When in the start chute, the gear check area is to the the left. The gear check tent will stay in the same location throughout the duration of the race
Clear, plastic bags, will be available at the Race Expo for use at the Gear Check tent. All items must be placed in this clear bag. Please attach the gear check tag on your bib to your clear plastic bag using the provided cable ties.
The half marathon has a course time limit of 6 hours. Due to the nature of our event permit, if a participant falls behind the established pace time, they may be asked to join the sweep vehicle to be moved ahead on course.
The top 3 male and female finishers in the half marathon will receive prize money:
1st place - $1000
2nd place - $500
3rd place - $250
The top 3 male and female finishers in each age group in the half marathon will receive an award. Please see the age groups below:
Under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Awards must be picked up on-site from the Age Group Awards table in Marina Green. Awards will not be mailed post-race.
All participants in the half marathon must be 13 years of age on race day to participate. No exceptions.
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