The Storybook Stride Half Marathon
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The Storybook Stride – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon
The event takes place at Alamitos Beach, 780 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802. It offers multiple distance options and uses out-and-back courses along the beach path.
- 5K
- 10K
- 10 Miler
- Half Marathon
Course routing: the 5K route is used for the 5K and for two laps of the 10K; the 5 mile route is used 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 shared with other users; runners are asked to keep to the right side while cyclists use the left.
On-course support includes a fully stocked water station and a finish area aid station with water, electrolytes, gels, and fruit snacks. First aid kits are placed at each station and course turns are marked with chalk, runner turn signs, and flags.
Logistics: early bib pick-up is available at Sports Basement Long Beach, and a gear check is available at the registration tent (participants should bring their own bag). Race bibs should be worn on the front of the shirt for timing and photos. All finishers receive a medal and overall first place male and female finishers are awarded first place medals for each distance. Results and free race photos are sent after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
