Long Beach Marathon and Half Marathon

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386 E Shoreline Dr
Long Beach, CA 90802

History

Originally started as a volunteer event by the World Runner's in '82, the event saw numerous owner/operators until 2001 when International City Racing (ICR) took over the rights and has operated the race ever since. ICR became Run Racing who currents owns and operates the event.

Specialties

The Long Beach Marathon and Half Marathon is a 3-Day event kicking off with the Health and Fitness Expo on Friday October 9 and concluding with Marathon Race Day on Sunday October 11. Our event includes the new Aquarium of the Pacific 5K and Kid's Run on Saturday October 10, and the Bike Tour, Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday October 11.

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3.5154 reviews
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Greg T.
10/6/2024

I have no idea how or why anyone would give this run a low star rating? It's a run that takes place outside and in the elements... they can't control nature but yet some people on here have to...

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Cherie M.
11/24/2023

This was my 12th 1/2 marathon and I was excited to run another local race. The packet pick up was easy on that Friday. You could pre pay for day of race parking, which was nice! As a runner, I...

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Tony H.
11/9/2021

The Long Beach marathon is another great local So Cal race weekend with a few different race options. Saturday they have the aquarium of the pacific 5k, Sunday the Full marathon, a 20 mile bike...

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Alfred C.
10/11/2022

Review is for 2022 and 2021. A solid course for those looking for an event in the cooler months of the year. Usually held on the weekend of October 9th, it's a great way to keep your body and...

Alejandro H.
10/27/2024

Staff was very rude and disrespectful, poorly organized, confusing routes, disgusting...

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