Sat, Feb 20, 2027

cmX 5K 2027

Long Beach, CA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

5K1K

Entry is $25 now and rises to $35 after Aug 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the cmX 5K 2027

The course runs along the waterfront behind the aquarium, looping through the marina and Shoreline Village before heading out along the jetty. From there you get a clear view of the Queen Mary across the water before turning back. The path is paved and mostly flat, with the open harbor on one side for most of the run.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at a local sporting goods store nearby, where runners can grab their bibs without the race-morning rush. On race day, parking is available in the aquarium parking structure a short walk from the start.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2026 results

254finishers

17:48winner

42:02median

1:14:49cutoff

Top 3: John Flor (17:48) · Austin Graham (17:56) · Adrian Gutierrez (19:45)

The cmX 5K 2027 has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K2/20/2027 08:30$25

1K2/20/2027 10:00$10

5K2/20/2027 10:00$40

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Common Questions About the cmX 5K 2027

Will I finish last at the cmX 5K 2027?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 42:02, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:14:49, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the cmX 5K 2027 a good first 5K?

A field of 254 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the cmX 5K 2027?

The 5K winner ran 17:48 while the median finisher took 42:02. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

Where can I train for the cmX 5K 2027?

Join a local run club. Long Beach Run Club, Long Beach Running Club, Long Beach Frontrunners and others in Long Beach welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.