Once in a Blue Moon Half Marathon
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Blue Moon Run (Long Beach, CA)
The Blue Moon Run in Long Beach is a coastal running event held at Granada Beach, located at 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803. The event day includes three race distances and is scheduled on the morning of a Blue Moon.
The event offers the following distances:
- 5K 3.1 miles
- 10K 6.2 miles
- Half Marathon 13.1 miles
Race services listed for participants include professional chip timing, free race-day and downloadable finish-line photos, finisher medals for all participants, and overall and age-group awards. The course is described as flat and scenic with ocean views. Water stations and restrooms are available along the route. Finish-line music, snacks, and photo moments are provided at the finish area.
Parking information notes that street parking is available with posted street sweeping restrictions. Paid beach lot parking is $2.00 per hour via the Passport app or at an on-site machine. Registration opens in December 2025 for the various distances and closes March 2, 2026; registration fees are listed as $38.99 for the 5K, $42.99 for the 10K, and $48.99 for the half marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
