Long Beach Marathon

OCT

10-11

2026

A coastal urban race weekend in Long Beach on October 10 and 11, 2026 featuring a marathon, half marathon and a unique Aquarium 5K. The event uses spectator-lined closed roads and concludes with a finish festival and exclusive 2026 medal and tee.

10-11 Oct 2026

Long Beach, California

Website Registration

5 kilometers

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2XU Long Beach Marathon - October 10 and 11, 2026

The 2XU Long Beach Marathon is a multi-distance road race weekend held in Long Beach, California. The event offers a full marathon, a half marathon, and a 5K that runs through the Aquarium of the Pacific. Organizers describe scenic courses that combine cityscapes, iconic landmarks such as the Queen Mary and Shoreline Village, and ocean views along closed, spectator-lined streets with designated cheer zones.

The event typically draws more than 25,000 participants and includes a finish festival with a beer garden. An exclusive 2026 medal and race tee are listed for participants. The marathon distance is noted as sold out for 2026. A legacy program recognizes long-time participants, and several multi-event challenges are available through affiliated programs.

Volunteer roles and shifts are available across race weekend to support course operations and festival activities. Registration fees are stated as non-refundable; race management and local authorities retain the authority to cancel events for emergency reasons, in which case refunds are not provided. Minimum age requirements are specified: participants must be 18 years old for the marathon, 13 years old for the half marathon, and there is no age limit for the 5K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.