Marshmallow Dash Half Marathon
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Event details
The Marshmallow Dash is scheduled for January 18, 2026, at Alamitos Beach, 780 E Shoreline Dr., Long Beach, CA. The event offers the following distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 10-Miler
- Half Marathon
Early bib pick-up is available on the Saturday before the race at Sports Basement Long Beach. On race weekend, bib pick-up is available at the event registration area. Parking in the beach lot is $2 per hour and street parking is free. Half and 10-Miler participants may use the Passport app to pay for lot parking.
Course and services
All courses are out-and-back on the beach path. The 5K route is used as one lap for the 5K and two laps for the 10K. The 5-mile route is used for the 10-Miler (two laps). The Half Marathon uses two laps of the 5-mile route plus one lap of the 5K route. The beach path is an open course; runners are asked to stay on the right side, with cyclists using the left.
On-course support includes a water station at Belmont Pier and a finish-line aid station stocked with water, Gatorade, gels, and fruit snacks. Each station has a first aid kit and crew members trained in CPR. Runners may leave personal items at the registration tent for gear check. All finishers receive a medal; overall first male and female in each distance receive 1st place medals. Results and race photos are sent the day after the race; photos are free. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
