Spooktacular Half Marathon - Long Beach
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Spooktacular : October 18, 2025, Long Beach, CA
Spooktacular is a road and beach-path running event held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Belmont Shores, Long Beach. The event takes place on the Long Beach path near 54th Place and Ocean Blvd (5400 E. Ocean Blvd.). The course is an open, marked route on the beach path; participants are asked to be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists. The half marathon has a 3:15 time limit; earlier starts may be arranged by contacting the organizer.
Distances, course and logistics
- 5k out-and-back loop
- 10k two 5k loops
- 15k three 5k loops
- Half marathon three 4.36-mile loops
An aid station at the turnaround/start-finish provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and GU gels. Included with registration are custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos, results posted on the event website within 12-24 hours, and an assortment of snacks. Transfers are permitted only by contacting the organizer; there is a no-refund policy. Volunteer opportunities are offered in exchange for a free race entry. Parking is available free in nearby residential areas; beach parking is paid via ticket machine. The organizer advises using Google Maps or Waze rather than the Apple Maps app for navigation. Pricing varies by registration period and on-race-day payment method. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
