Countdown to the Finish Half Marathon
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Countdown to the Finish - Long Beach
Countdown to the Finish takes place on 12/27/2026 at Alamitos Beach, 780 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA. The event uses out-and-back routes along the beach path and offers multiple race distances.
- 5K
- 10K (two laps of the 5K route)
- 10 Miles (two laps of the 5 mile route)
- Half Marathon (two laps of the 5 mile route plus one 5K lap)
Early bib pick-up is available on the Saturday before the race at Sports Basement Long Beach; bib pick-up is also available on race morning near Claremont Ave. Parking in the lot is metered at $2 per hour and street parking is free; the Passport app may be used to pay for lot parking for some distances. A registration tent offers gear check; participants should bring their own bag.
The beach path is an open course shared with other users; runners are asked to stay on the right side for pedestrians while cyclists use the left. A tent for spectators is located west of the finish without shade or seating. On-course support includes a water station at Belmont Pier and a finish aid station stocked with water, gatorade, gels, and fruit snacks. Each station has a first aid kit and High Tides crew members have completed CPR training. Turns are marked with chalk, signs, and flags.
All finishers receive a medal. Overall first place medals are awarded to the first male and first female in each distance. Results and race photos are distributed after the event and race photos are free. Early starters for the longer distances may be accommodated but will not be eligible for awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
