Cupids Flight - Love on the Run - Valentine's Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Long Beach, California. The event is staged at 5100 E Ocean Blvd (Granada Beach) and offers three race distances.
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
Race details and entry
Entry fees listed on the event page are $40.21 for the 5K (includes $3.22 fee), $42.33 for the 10K (includes $3.34 fee), and $53.99 for the Half Marathon (includes $4.00 fee). Prices increase after February 1, 2026. The races are professionally chip-timed and results are synced to Athlinks.
Course and on-course services
The course follows the Long Beach shoreline and is described as flat and scenic. Organizers provide 2 to 3 water stations on each course, public restrooms along the route, clearly marked turns with chalk, signage, and flags, and aid stations with basic first-aid supplies. All finishers receive a custom finisher medal. The event includes overall and age-group awards and a Valentine’s costume contest with categories for couple, solo, and group.
Logistics
Street parking is available (check signs for street sweeping). Paid beach lot parking is $2.00 per hour via the Passport app or the machine at the lot entrance. Free race-day photos and downloadable finish-line pictures are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
