ABWR Half Marathon - Belmont Shore
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Dolphin Dash : February 7, 2026
The Dolphin Dash is a running event held in Belmont Shores, Long Beach, California (5400 E. Ocean Blvd., near 54th Place). The event offers multiple race distances on the beach path. Registration is available through Active.com or PayPal. The event provides finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos, an assortment of snacks and samples, and posts results on the website within 12 to 24 hours.
Course and logistics
The course is an open route on the Long Beach beach path. Runners share the path with pedestrians, other runners, and cyclists. The course uses out-and-back loops that are marked. An aid station at the turnaround by the start/finish supplies water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. The half marathon has a 3 hour 15 minute time limit.
Distances offered:
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half marathon (3 x 4.36-mile loop)
Parking is free in the nearby residential area; paid beach parking is available at a ticket machine. Transfers and registration changes are handled by the event organizer; the event has a no-refund policy. Pricing varies by registration period, with early bird, race month, and race day rates. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
