The Coffee Cruise Half Marathon
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Event
The Coffee Cruise takes place on January 4, 2026 at Alamitos Beach in Long Beach, CA (780 E Shoreline Ave). The event includes the following distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 10-Miler
- Half Marathon
Early bib pick-up is held on the Saturday before the race at Sports Basement Long Beach (2100 N Bellflower Blvd). Bib pick-up also opens on race morning. Parking in the beach lot costs $2 per hour; street parking is free. Runners in the Half Marathon and 10-Miler may use the Passport parking app. Gear check is available at the registration tent; participants must bring their own bag. All finishers receive a medal. Overall first place medals are awarded to the top male and female in each distance. Race results and photos are sent the day after the event and race photos are free.
Course and support
Courses are out-and-back along the beach path. The 5K route is one lap for the 5K and two laps for the 10K. The 5-mile route is used for the 10-Miler (two laps). 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; pedestrians should stay on the right side and cyclists on the left. On-course support includes a fully stocked water station at Belmont Pier and an aid station at the finish with water, Gatorade, gels, and fruit snacks. First aid kits are available at each station and crew members have CPR training. Course turns are marked with chalk, runner signs, and flags. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
