Long Beach Marathon
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (October 10, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Long Beach Marathon weekend in Long Beach, California, offers fast, flat and scenic racing along the Southern California coast. The Aquarium of the Pacific 5K takes place on October 9, 2027, followed on October 10, 2027, by the marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km), the half marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km) and an 18-mile (29 km) Bike Tour, welcoming runners and cyclists of all levels.
The marathon starts in downtown Long Beach, passes the Queen Mary, runs along the waterfront and loops around the CSU Long Beach campus before finishing on Ocean Boulevard. The USATF-certified half marathon offers ocean views for 90% of the route, with a downhill finish. Every participant receives a Long Beach-themed medal, a quality T-shirt and access to a lively finish festival with complimentary beer. VIP options round out this family-friendly race weekend.
Highlights
- Seaside
- City
- Sand
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Races nearby
Other upcoming races around Long Beach.
Define Your Glow 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
Jan 16, 2027 · Long Beach, CA · 1 mi away
13.1 mi · 6.2 mi · 3.1 mi
Camp Turkey Terror: After Dark- Turkey Trot: 5K. 10K. Half Marathon
Nov 13, 2026 · Long Beach, CA · 1 mi away
13.1 mi · 6.2 mi · 3.1 mi
Huffin for the Stuffin 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon - CA
Nov 14, 2026 · Long Beach, CA · 1 mi away
13.1 mi · 6.2 mi · 3.1 mi
Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash
Dec 13, 2026 · Long Beach, CA · 1 mi away
13.1 mi · 6.2 mi · 3.1 mi
Jingle All the Way - Christmas Day 5K, 10K
Dec 25, 2026 · Long Beach, CA · 1 mi away
13.1 mi · 6.2 mi · 3.1 mi
Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
Dec 31, 2026 · Long Beach, CA · 1 mi away
13.1 mi · 6.2 mi · 3.1 mi