ABWR Half Marathon - Belmont Shore
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Event overview
The Cupid Dash in Belmont Shores, Long Beach is a donation-based race held on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Distances offered are:
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half marathon
The event takes place on the Long Beach beach path near 54th Place and Ocean Blvd (5400 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90803). The course is an open, marked route on the beach path; participants should be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists.
Course, registration and race services
Courses use out-and-back loops on the beach path: 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. Parking is free in the residential area; the nearby beach parking lot requires paid parking at a ticket machine.
Registration is donation based via PayPal/Venmo or via Active.com (Active registration shows a $0.99 option plus applicable fees). Donations secure a registration spot and a finisher medal; registrants must provide name, date of birth (age for results), distance, and email. After PayPal registration participants receive a confirmation within 12 hours. Results are posted on the organizer website within 12-24 hours. Included items: custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos and videos, and an assortment of snacks and samples. There are no refunds or transfers for this date. The half marathon has a 3:15 time limit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
