Lighthouse Half Marathon - Long Beach
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Lighthouse Half Marathon - Long Beach
The Lighthouse Half Marathon is scheduled for May 24, 2026, at Shoreline Aquatic Park, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA. The event offers multiple race distances and uses the same location for start and finish on the grass area near the lighthouse. The course is pending USATF certification.
The route runs along the Shoreline Park boardwalk and the waterfront with ocean views, including vistas of the Queen Mary. The beach path is open to the public; runners are asked to stay to the right with the left side reserved for cyclists. The courses are described as mostly flat and walker friendly, with multiple water stations.
Distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
All finishers receive a finisher medal, a premium finisher shirt, a premium hat, a reusable tote bag, and more than $100 worth of merchandise. Post race food includes a complimentary plate of street tacos for all runners. Additional taco plates and food tickets for friends and family are available for purchase for $8 each. Awards are given to the top three overall men and women in each race and top three in each age group. The event streams live race day results. Disposable cups are not used at the aid stations; reusable cups are available for purchase for $3 at packet pickup or on race day check-in. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.