About the Heart and Sole Valentine's Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
The course follows the beach path along the Long Beach coastline, paved and flat the whole way. Ocean is beside you for most of the route, and the path is wide enough that it never feels crowded. Several distance options means the field is spread across the morning, so even the shorter routes have room to breathe.
Bib pickup happens at the Race Ready Athletics tent on race morning, so there is no separate trip the day before. The finish area has a DJ and a festival setup, and the course is gun-timed, so your bib needs to be visible on the front.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles2/7/2027 08:00$47
6.2 Miles2/7/2027 08:00$49
13.1 Miles2/7/2027 07:00$63
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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