We are excited to announce…

Posted on May 10, 2012

We are VERY excited to announce Volkswagen as the official Automotive Partner and Sponsor of the Volkswagen 26.2 Bike Tour!

The Long Beach International City Bank Marathon & Half Marathon recently announced that Volkswagen of American has signed on as the Official Automotive Partner of Southern California’s premier fall marathon event.

The two-year agreement with Volkswagen includes sponsorship of the  Volkswagen 26.2 Bike Tour, a major interactive display in the two-day Health and Fitness Expo and a large Fan Festival at the Finish Line.  Volkswagen will also showcase their global “Think Blue” sustainability campaign, an initiative to promote eco-friendly mobility and progressive ideas for responsible action in everyday life.

We are excited to work with Volkswagen and can not wait for this years’ event! See you at the start line in 149 days!

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Aquarium of the Pacific Kids Run

Posted on March 27, 2012

We’ve received many questions about when the registration for the the Aquarium of the Pacific Kids Fun Run will open, and we are excited to announce that we will be opening registration for this fun event on June 1, 2012.

This fun event that takes place the day before the Marathon has filled up in the past and we wanted to give everyone the heads up to mark their calendars to remember to register!

We look forward to another great event! Make sure to check out the special event page for more information on the Aquarium of the Pacific Kids Fun Run and we hope you join us this year.

 

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Beach Cities Challenge

Posted on February 14, 2012

Beach Cities Challenge

Have you heard about the Beach Cities Challenge? You can find out all the information on our Beach Cities Challenge link, but we wanted to make sure you took a moment to check it out! Pacific Coast Highway never looked so good! Conquer the Beach Cities Challenge by completing any combination of full or half marathons at the Surf City marathon, the OC Marathon and the Long Beach International City Bank Marathon. Run all three in a row and receive a fabulous medal!

Qualifying Series Events

Surf City Marathon – February 6, 2011 or February 5, 2012

The OC Marathon – May 1, 2011

Long Beach International City Bank Marathon – October 9, 2011

Events must be completed in consecutive order to qualify for the medal. Start the challenge at any of these three events in 2011, and complete the next two in a row and receive the Beach Cities Challenge Medal.

If you ran Surf City in 2012, you are already one-third of the way there as Surf City 2012 counts as a qualifying race.

More Information about The Beach Cities Challenge! Click your way over to the Beach Cities Challenge Page!

All the rules and any questions you might have are also listed on the Beach Cities Challenge Page. We hope you join us and take the Beach Cities Challenge!

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KTLA 5 Promo Videos

Posted on October 12, 2010

KTLA 5 Videos!

This morning we were lucky enough to score some time on KTLA 5! We got to discuss the awesome and FREE Aquarium of the Pacific Kids Fun Run, which is one mile and takes place on Saturday, October 16th! There are 300 spots left in this fun run and each finisher will get a finishers certificate and a medal. There will be Aquarium sea creatures throughout the race and all kids get FREE entry into the Aquarium!

Make sure you register your child today to reserve their spot as it’s filling up quick!

Here’s the video from KTLA 5!

Also, we got the chance to talk about partnering with a group of soldiers in Iraq from Long Beach! At first it was a small group on base who wanted a taste of the Marathon over in Iraq and it’s participants continue to grow! There is a group that will be joining us from afar in Iraq on Marathon morning. They are doing the half marathon on the same exact day that we are running it. They have gotten special race t-shirts, banners, goodie bags and will be receiving medals as well. We are so excited to have them partnering with us from afar and are proud of them and all they do for our country!

4 more days!

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Posted on October 6, 2010

Latest Email Update!

Long Beach is 85% FULL!

RUN Long BeachLimited space is left in all events! We’ll be registering people until we are sold out, but don’t delay and miss your spot on the start line! Online registration will close October 13th which is NEXT WEDNESDAY! Don’t wait!

Not a runnner? Check out our volunteer page to learn more and sign up!

register online!http://www.runlongbeach.com

Pre-Race Carbo Load on The Queen Mary!
Saturday, October 16th, 5:00-7:00pm

The Queen Mary allows a different experience than the traditional Carbo-Load Dinner. Friends and family are invited, so purchase tickets for the entire family. With a delicious meal and great atmosphere, it’s a very unique and fun carbo load! There will be NO opportunity to purchase tickets for the dinner at the door. It is strongly recommended that you pre-purchase tickets as the event will sell-out!  Tickets can be purchased here at this link.

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Also, check out Buono’s Pizzaria Mamma Mia Carbo Load Dinner Feast!buonos pizza 1


On Saturday, October 16th at 205 W. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach from 5 pm to 7:30 pm.

Buono’s – the Official Pizza of the Long Beach International City Bank Marathon is again offering their “All You Can Eat” Mamma Mia Carbo-Load Dinner Feast! Menu Includes:

  • Garden Salada and an Assortment of Breads
  • Assortment of Traditional & Gourmet Pizza Appetizers
  • Farfalle Alfredo with Chicken & Broccoli
  • Penne Arrabbiata with Mushroom
  • Baked Rigatoni Al Forno
  • Ziti with Sundried Tomato & Mushroom
  • Unlimited Soft Drinks, Iced Tea and Lemonade

All for only $16.99! Buono’s is walking distance from the Hyatt and other downtown hotels. Free validated parking. Call 562-432-2211 for reservations.

New Day! New Format! The All New FREE Aquarium of the Pacific Kids Fun Run!

kids run medal

Join us in our quest to show kids that running can be rewarding, fun and exciting at the All New Aquarium of the Pacific Kids Fun Run! There are only about 500 spots left for this event! All participants will receive a medal, finishers certificate, free entry into the Aquarium of the Pacific and a harbor boat cruise! There will be a family friendly expo in front of the Aquarium! Click here to register your children today!

Run Forrest Run! bubba gump shrimp people

Join Forrest at the Bubba Gump Run Forrest Run 5K on Marathon Sunday!


Are you ready to be treated to one of the best 5Ks around? Join Forrest Gump for the Bubba Gump Run Forrest Run 5K and all the festivities on Marathon Sunday! With a great, fun course, enjoy walking or running with a delicious lunch provided by Bubba Gump at the finish line. Make sure you register ONLINE TODAY!

JetblueJetBlue Baggage Claim
While you are out running the race, your personal items will be safe with the JetBlue Baggage Check. Please bring the red goodie bag that you will be given at the Health and Fitness Expo to be used for your Baggage Claim Bag. The JetBlue Baggage Claim drop off will be located in Rainbow Lagoon next to the pre-race porta-potties. Look for “JetBlue Baggage Claim” signs. After the race, JetBlue Baggage Claim pick up will be in the same location. We DO NOT recommend that you store any valuables, and are not responsible for any lost personal items

Clif Bar Pclif bar logoace Team
The CLIF BAR Pace Team is excited to be the official Pace Team of the Long Beach International City Bank Marathon!

How It Works: Each Pace Leader will run even splits (every mile will be run in the same amount of time) throughout the marathon, and by following your Pace Team leader, you’ll cross the line under two minutes of your goal finishing time.

We’ll have Pace Teams for the following finish times: 3:10, 3:20, 3:30, 3:40, 3:50, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 5:00, and 5:30.

Meet Your Pacer: You can meet your Pace Team leader before the race at the marathon expo.

Race Day: At the expo, they’ll let you know where everyone will be meeting on race morning. They’ll be lined up according to pace and holding signs up with the finish times.

Need more info? Learn more about the Clif Bar Pace Team here, www.clifbar.com/play/pace_team/


Make sure to order your Wear your Number today!!

Last Chance to Opt Out of Wearing a Paper Bib!

Last chance to order a custom race shirt with your bib number wynprinted directly on it. These shirts are approved to be worn in place of the standard paper bib and are made of the finest technical fabrics. They can even be personalized with your name and/or custom message. With seven shirts to choose from you’re sure to be running in style! Go to www.WearYourNumber.com for more information! Make sure you check the Pick up your Shirt at the Expo Option!

Make Race Morning Easy! Pre-Paid Parking

Make sure to pre-pay for parking to make race morning EASY!

With 25,000 people arriving in Long Beach race morning there is going to be traffic, just imagine when you go to a big sporting event. ARRIVE EARLY. Take a nap in your car, use the portapotties, stretch on the grass, pump yourself up and be ready for race day. Check out the pre-parking link here and view the maps and parking maps on our parking and direction page.


view from treesInspire Others With Your Story!

We are STILL looking for awesome stories about why YOU are running Long Beach! We want to know why you’re doing the 26.2 or 13.1 race. Let us know what inspires you to lace up your shoes! Feel free to share your story with us at stories@runracing.com.
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