A Better World Running - Long Beach
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Dolphin Dash 5K, 10K, 15K and Half Marathon : Long Beach
The Dolphin Dash is a multi-distance road running event on the beach path in Belmont Shore, Long Beach. The course runs along Ocean Boulevard and is described as flat and scenic, laid out as marked out-and-back loops on the beach path.
The event uses chip timing and offers live results. An aid station is located at the turnaround near the start/finish and supplies water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and energy gels. The organizer provides custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos and videos, and age group awards that must be picked up at the race and will not be mailed. A free event app is available for tracking race media and results.
Logistics noted by the organizer include a 3:15 time limit for the half marathon, on-site parking options (free residential parking and a paid beach lot with ticket machine or parking app zone 9372), and multiple registration methods. Race day payment options listed include credit card, cash, Apple Pay, Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal. The organizer states there is no refund policy and that transfers require contacting the organizer. Group discounts are available and some discounts are applied automatically through the registration platform.
Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5 km out-and-back loop
- 10 km two 5 km loops
- 15 km three 5 km loops
- Half marathon three 4.36 mile loops
