ABWR Half Marathon - Belmont Shore
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Event overview
The Cupid Dash takes place on Sunday, February 15, 2026 in Belmont Shores, Long Beach. The race is donation based; participants can donate through PayPal/Venmo or Active.com to secure a spot and a finisher medal. There is no refund or transfer policy for this date. The half marathon has a 3:15 time limit. Distances offered include:
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half marathon
Course and race details
The event uses an open beach path course with marked out-and-back loops. The 5k is a single out-and-back. The 10k is two 5k loops, the 15k is three 5k loops, and the half marathon is three 4.36 mile loops. An aid station at the turnaround/start-finish provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. Registration requires a participant name, date of birth, distance choice, and an email address. Included with registration are a custom finisher medal, drawstring goodie bag, free photos and videos, posted results within 12-24 hours, and a selection of snacks and samples. Parking is free in the nearby residential area; the beach parking lot uses a paid ticket machine. The meeting point is near 54th Place at the start of the beach path, 5400 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90803. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
