Labor Day Half Marathon - Long Beach
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Labor Day Half Marathon - Long Beach
The event takes place at Shoreline Aquatic Park and Shoreline Village in Long Beach, California, on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026. It is presented as the inaugural Labor of Love – Merging Forces Run and is hosted in partnership with Merge Opportunities, a nonprofit that provides job training, mentorship, and support services for underserved and system-impacted youth and transitioning foster youth.
The course runs along the waterfront, beginning near the lighthouse area at Shoreline Village and continuing onto the beach path. The organizer describes the route as flat and scenic and notes multiple on-course water stations. Race services include professional chip timing, instant results powered by ChronoTrack available within minutes, and free race day photos. Post-race activity is described to include vendors, music, and a finish line festival atmosphere.
Event options offered on the date include:
- 5K - 3.1 miles
- 10K - 6.2 miles
- Kids Dash - short youth dash
Registration windows and fees are set by the organizer for each distance. The event emphasizes community partnership and support for Merge Opportunities while providing timing, on-course support, and event-day amenities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
