The Cookie Classic Half Marathon
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The Cookie Classic - Long Beach
The Cookie Classic is a multi-distance running event held on January 10, 2027 at Alamitos Beach, 780 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA. The event offers the following distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 10 Miler
- Half Marathon (13.1 Miles)
Courses are out-and-back on the beach path. The 5K route is used for the 5K and for two laps of the 10K. The 10 Miler uses a 5 mile route run twice. 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 others; runners are asked to keep to the right side where pedestrians travel, while cyclists use the left side.
On-course support includes a fully stocked water station along the course and an aid station at the finish with water, electrolytes, gels, and fruit snacks. Each station has a first aid kit and crew members trained in CPR. Course turns are marked with chalk, a runner turn sign, and flags.
Additional details: early bib pick-up is available at Sports Basement Long Beach; parking in the lot costs $2 per hour while street parking is free; Passport app may be used for some parking. Gear check is offered at the registration tent; participants should provide their own bag. All finishers earn a medal and overall first place male and female in each distance receive a first place medal. Results and race photos are sent the day after the event and race photos are free. Early starters arranged in advance are not eligible for awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
