Leprechaun Chase Half Marathon
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Leprechaun Chase : event overview
The Leprechaun Chase takes place on March 14, 2026, at Alamitos Beach in Long Beach, California (780 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802). The event includes the following distances:
- 5k
- 10k
- 10-Miler
- Half Marathon
Early bib pick-up is offered on the Friday before the race at Sports Basement Long Beach (2100 N Bellflower Blvd). Bib pick-up is also available on race day. Participants are asked to wear their race bib on the front of their shirt. Gear check is available at the registration tent; participants should bring their own bag. Awards are given as 1st place medals to the overall first male and female in each distance. Race results and photos are emailed the day after the event; race photos are free.
Course and on-course support
Courses are out-and-back routes along the beach path. The 5k route is used once for the 5k and twice for the 10k. The 5-mile route is used twice for the 10-Miler. The Half Marathon combines two laps of the 5-mile route and one lap of the 5k route. The beach path is an open course; runners should keep to the right side (pedestrian side) while cyclists use the left side. Turns are marked with chalk, runner turn signs, and flags.
On-course support includes a fully stocked water station at the Belmont Pier and an aid station at the finish line with water, Gatorade, gels, and fruit snacks. Each station has a first aid kit and crew members trained in CPR. Parking in the parking lot is $2 per hour starting at 8am; street parking is free. An early start option may be available for half marathoners by prior arrangement; early starters are not eligible for awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.