Ocean Breeze Half Marathon - Long Beach
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Event overview
The Ocean Breeze event takes place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, on the Long Beach path in Belmont Shores (near 54th Place and Ocean Blvd), Long Beach, CA. Distances offered are:
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half marathon
Registration is available through Active.com or PayPal. Prices vary by date: early bird, race month, and race day rates apply. Race day registration accepts cash and several electronic payment methods. Group discounts, transfers, and volunteer entry options are available; there is a no refund policy.
Course and logistics
The course is an open, marked route on the beach path made of out-and-back loops. The 5k is a single out-and-back; the 10k is two 5k loops; the 15k is three 5k loops; the half marathon is three loops of about 4.36 miles each. An aid station at the turnaround/start-finish provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and energy gels. Participants receive custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos, and race results are posted on the organizer website within 12-24 hours. There is a 3 hour 15 minute time limit for the half marathon. Parking is free in the nearby residential area; the beach parking lot requires a paid ticket. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.