A Better World Running - Long Beach
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Event Overview
The Beach Fun running event takes place on September 13, 2026, along the Long Beach Shoreline Path in the Belmont Shores area. The event offers multiple distances on an open course where participants share the beach path with other pedestrians and cyclists. The routes consist of out and back loops that are marked for navigation.
Available distances include:
- 5 km (one out and back loop)
- 10 km (two 5 km loops)
- 15 km (three 5 km loops)
- Half Marathon (three 4.36 mile loops)
Course and Amenities
The race starts and finishes near 5400 E Ocean Blvd. An aid station is located at the turnaround point at the start/finish area, providing water, Gatorade, and gels. Participants in the Half Marathon have a time limit of 3 hours and 15 minutes.
Registration includes several amenities such as custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, and an assortment of snacks. Digital features provided to runners include live results, free race photos, and cinematic highlight reels. Age group awards are available for pickup on-site.
Logistics
The event is held at the Long Beach path off 54th Place and Ocean Blvd. Parking options include free parking in the nearby residential area or paid parking in the beach lot via ticket machines or a mobile app. Bib pickup occurs on the morning of the event at the race location.
The event maintains a no-refund policy, though transfers to other dates or participants are permitted via email request. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
