cmX 5K
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Event overview
The cmX 5K 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Long Beach, California. The event is organized by the CMAA Southern California Chapter Foundation and is billed as the 2nd annual cmX 5K Walk/Run. The race take place at 5400 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90803. The event program includes the following distances:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Kids Run (open to ages 8 and under)
Logistics and purpose
Registration prices listed on the event page are $43.40 for the 5K (including a $3.40 fee) and $11.60 for the Kids Run (including a $1.60 fee). Bib pick-up is available the day before at Sports Basement and on race day at the start area. The course has a time limit of 1 and 1/2 hours. Beach lot parking is available; the posted rate is $2.00 per hour.
The cmX initiative aims to support workforce development in the architecture, engineering, and construction sector. The program offers structured opportunities such as shadowships for high school students, paid internships for college students, early practitioner positions for recent graduates, and an Emerging Leader’s program for young professionals. Sponsors and partners are listed for technology, mile markers, cheer stations, vendors, and in-kind support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.