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
Challenge yourself to 26.2 miles on a fast, flat, sea-level course showcasing the best of Long Beach.
Starting in Downtown, runners head toward the historic Queen Mary and Shoreline Village, then follow the Pacific Ocean along the scenic beach path. The course continues through Belmont Shore, Marine Stadium, and Cal State Long Beach before returning down Ocean Boulevard for a fast finish and Finish Line Festival celebration. Enjoy oceanfront views, coastal neighborhoods, and landmarks that make this marathon a true Southern California classic.
RUNNER PERKS
USATF CERTIFIED & OFFICIAL BOSTON QUALIFIER
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: 5:30am
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 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
Starting in Downtown Long Beach, runners head towards the historic Queen Mary and then through Shoreline Village. After running next to the Pacific Ocean on the flat beach path, marathoners head through Belmont Shore toward Marine Stadium. Runners then complete a 5K loop around the California State University, Long Beach campus and with 6.2 miles to go, runners head back towards Ocean Boulevard for a fast finish and Finish Line Festival celebration
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, 11.5, 13, 14.5, 16.5, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23.5, 25
Water is provided at all aid stations along the course. An electrolyte will be provided at the following aid stations: 6, 8, 10, 11.5, 14.5, 16.5, 18, 20, 22, 23.5, and 25
An energy gel will be provided at 3 aid stations, Mile 10, 16.5, and 20 along the course.
Gear Check will be available for all 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.
Gear Check will open to drop off bags at 5:00am at Marina Green and must be picked up no later than 1:30pm. Please do not check valuables. Gear is checked at your own risk. The race is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged bags.
The marathon has a course time limit of 7.5 hours. Participants will need to maintain a pace of 17 minutes per mile in order to complete the race. 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 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 marathon will receive an award. Please see the age groups below:
Under 20, 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 must be at least 18 years old on race day. No exceptions.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
