The Storybook Stride Half Marathon
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The Storybook Stride Half Marathon
The Storybook Stride is a beachside running event at Alamitos Beach, 780 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA, held in honor of Read Across America Week. Participants are invited to bring a book to donate.
Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
- 10 Miler
- Half Marathon
Courses are out-and-back using a 5K route and a 5 mile route in different combinations. The beach path is an open course shared with other users; runners are asked to stay on the right side of the path, with cyclists using the left. Turns on course are marked with chalk, runner turn signs, and flags.
On-course support includes at least one fully stocked water station and a finish aid station with water, electrolytes, gels, and fruit snacks. Each station has a first aid kit, and crew members have received CPR training.
Event logistics include early bib pick-up at Sports Basement Long Beach, on-site bib pick-up the day of the event, and a staffed registration tent offering gear check; participants should bring their own bag. Race bibs should be worn on the front of the shirt. All finishers receive a medal; overall first place male and female in each distance receive 1st place medals. Results and photos are sent by email after the race and race photos are free. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
