The Coffee Cruise Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Coffee Cruise is scheduled for January 4, 2026, at Alamitos Beach in Long Beach, California. The event offers these distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 10-Miler
- Half marathon
Course and on-course support
Races use out-and-back loops on the beach path. The 5K route is one lap for the 5K and two laps for the 10K. The 5-mile route is used twice for the 10-Miler. The half marathon combines two laps of the 5-mile route and one lap of the 5K route. The beach path is an open course shared with other users; runners are asked to keep to the right side while cyclists use the left. A fully stocked water station is located at Belmont Pier. The finish area has an aid station with water, Gatorade, gels, and fruit snacks. Each aid station has a first aid kit and crew members with CPR training. Turns are marked with chalk, a runner turn sign, and a flag.
Logistics and final details
Start location is listed as Alamitos Beach, 780 E Shoreline Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802. Parking in the nearby lot costs $2 per hour; street parking is free and the Passport app may be used for lot payment for certain distances. Bibs should be worn on the front of the shirt. Gear check is available at the registration tent; runners must bring their own bag. All finishers receive a medal; overall first-place male and female in each distance receive 1st place medals. Results and race photos are sent the day after the event; race photos are free. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
