Labor Day 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
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Giving Thanks 5k 10k 15k Half Marathon : Long Beach
The Giving Thanks event offers four measured running distances on the Long Beach Shoreline Path at 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA. The course is open to the public and uses marked out-and-back loops along the beach path; participants should be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists.
An aid station is located at the turnaround at the start/finish and supplies water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. Course formats are described as repeated loops: the 5k is an out-and-back, the 10k is two 5k loops, the 15k is three 5k loops, and the half marathon is three 4.36 mile loops.
Registration inclusions listed by the organizer include custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos and videos, live results, trophies and achievement badges, an Ascend Index ranking and app features, cinematic race highlight reels, and an assortment of snacks and samples. The event notes an overall no refund policy and states that transfers require organizer approval. There is a 3 hour 15 minute time limit for the half marathon; runners needing additional time are instructed to contact the organizer for options.
Group discounts are available with an automatic discount for three or more people on the registration platform, and larger group arrangements can be made through the organizer. Parking in the nearby residential area is free; beach lot parking requires payment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
