Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Long Beach, CA
The races start from Shoreline Aquatic Park and run along the coast. The setting is scenic, with open water views for most of the route, and the terrain is flat enough that a lot of runners come chasing quick times.
The finish area has a proper event village with food, warm coffee, and samples from race sponsors. Marshals are posted throughout the course to keep you on track and offer encouragement along the way.
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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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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.
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