Happy Halloween Half Marathon - Long Beach
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Happy Halloween 5k, 10k, 15k and Half Marathon : Long Beach
On October 31, 2026 A Better World Running stages the Happy Halloween race at the Long Beach Shoreline Path, 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Belmont Shores, Long Beach, CA. The event offers multiple distance options:
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half Marathon
The course runs on the beach path as marked out and back loops. The 5k is an out and back route; the 10k is two 5k loops; the 15k is three 5k loops; the half marathon is three 4.36 mile loops. The course is open to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists, and participants are asked to be courteous. An aid station at the turnaround near the start/finish provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and energy gels.
The event is costume friendly and includes a custom Halloween-themed finisher medal. Registration benefits listed by the organizer include custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free videos, live results at finish, age group awards (picked up at the race only), free photos linked to bibs, cinematic race highlight reels, trophies and achievement badges, an Ascend Index ranking across races, Ascend Crew features, and a free A Better World Running app.
Additional details from the organizer: there is a no refund policy; transfers are allowed only by request; the half marathon has a 3 hour 15 minute time limit with earlier starts available by request. Parking is free in nearby residential areas and paid beach parking is available via ticket machine or Passport parking app, zone 9372. Volunteer opportunities may offer a free race entry. Race day registration accepts common card and mobile payment methods. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
