About the Seasonal Confusion 5K. 10K. Half Marathon
The course runs along the beach path on Ocean Boulevard, flat the whole way, with the water right there beside you. The theme plays on the California end-of-summer moment when nobody can agree what season it is, so the crowd shows up in everything from hoodies to tank tops. Strollers are welcome, and so are leashed dogs.
Same-day bib pickup starts well before the first wave goes out, so there is no separate pickup day to plan around. After the race, a café just steps from the finish takes your bib as a discount on food, which is a decent reason to linger.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles9/13/2026 07:30$47
6.2 Miles9/13/2026 07:30$49
13.1 Miles9/13/2026 07:00$59
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