Oct
10
Saturday, October 10, 2026
6:00 AM - Sunday, October 11, 5:00 PM
About this event
The Long Beach Marathon returns for a two-day running weekend along the city's scenic urban-coastal course, with a slate of races for every ability. Saturday typically features shorter events and a kids' run and expo, while Sunday hosts the full marathon, half marathon, bike tour and relay along a route that winds past the waterfront, marina and downtown landmarks. Runners get flat, fast, ocean-view miles and enthusiastic crowd support, while the finish-line festival adds music and vendors. Participation requires paid registration that varies by distance, but cheering from the sidelines is free, making it a great community spectator event for families who want to line the course and encourage runners. Book lodging and plan for street closures and transit changes across the weekend. Sign up early, as popular distances fill.
Event highlights
- Full marathon, half, relay and bike tour
- Kids' run and race expo
- Scenic waterfront and downtown course
- Finish-line festival with music and vendors
- Free to spectate and cheer
- Two-day running weekend
Good to know
- Admission note
- Paid registration to run; free to watch
- Audience
- Runners of all levels and spectators
Event information is submitted by organizers and shown as provided. Please confirm details with the organizer before attending, times, prices, and locations can change.
Paid registration varies by race; spectating is free
Event ended
Where
Downtown Long Beach / Shoreline
Shoreline Drive, Downtown Long Beach, California
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Organizer
Long Beach Marathon (Motiv Sports)