2024

long beach
bike tour

18 miles
SUNDAY October 6, 2024

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October 5 & 6, 2024

Bike Tour

[18 Miles]

Join the 18 mile Bike Tour! This UNTIMED, family-friendly event provides avid and leisure cyclists alike the opportunity to ride one of the most beautiful Bike Tours in Southern California. It is a safe, scenic and fully closed 18 mile course. Be a part of the marathon weekend experience with all the perks.  Enjoy the sights of Long Beach on the Bike Tour with your friends and family!

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Let’s Ride the Long Beach!

  • Long Beach-themed finisher medal
  • Premium event shirt
  • Long Beach Marathon tote bag
  • (1) complimentary beer at the Finish Festival
  • Finish-area refreshments

BIKE TOUR RULES

  • The use of safety helmets is mandatory – NO EXCEPTIONS!
  • It is still dark at the start of the Bike Tour and we encourage all riders to bring a working bike light.
  • Only one person per bike, unless the bike is specifically designed as a tandem (both riders must be registered).
  • The use of noise-cancelling headphones is prohibited for the Bike Tour.
  • For safety purposes, parents with kids are asked to line up towards the rear of the pack at the start of the race.
  • Please plan on arriving early and ride your bike to the start of the Bike Tour if possible.
  • Challenged Athletes using low-sitting hand cycles and those in wheelchairs should compete in the half marathon or marathon events. Please contact us if you are a challenged athlete who wishes to complete the 18-mile Bike Tour.
  • Electric bikes of all forms and/or motorized bikes are strictly prohibited
  • Challenged athletes are encouraged to contact the Long Beach Marathon team for more information on accommodations and special considerations

BIKE TOUR

Date: October 6, 2024
Start Time: 6:00am

Start Location: intersection of Shoreline Drive and Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA

Finish Location: intersection of Shoreline Drive and Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA

All participants in the Bike Tour are required to pick up their race packet at the Race Expo during the hours listed below.*

Friday, October 4th
12:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Marina Green
386 E Shoreline Drive
Long Beach, CA 90803

Saturday, October 5th
10:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Marina Green
386 E Shoreline Drive
Long Beach, CA 90803

*except participants that purchase Race Day VIP or race day packet pick-up

Mountain bikes
Collapsible bikes
Road bikes
10 Speeds
Beach Cruisers
Tandem Bikes
BMX Bikes

E-Bikes (any electronic or motorized bicycle, scooter, or form of bicycles are prohibited from the Bike Tour event.
Wheeled Trikke-type scooters will not be allowed on the bike course.

Any use of e-bikes/Trikkes will result in immediate removal from the course.

There are multiple parking areas in Downtown Long Beach within walking distance of the start and finish lines of the Long Beach Half Marathon.  Review the Parking page of our website for updated information.

 

The Bike Tour course is not supported with aid stations.  Please bring your own refreshments to sustain the duration of your ride.

Up for an extra challenge?  Complete the Bike Tour before running your half marathon and earn an extra Long Beach Combo medal after the race.  The half marathon has a 7:30am start time and allows for participants to complete the Bike Tour and then make their way to the start line of the half marathon.

A separate, secure bike corral area for those participating in the Bike Tour will be available adjacent to the Start/Finish of the Bike Tour in the Long Beach Arena parking lot.  This bike corral can be used by those participating in the Bike Tour and Half Marathon or by those that wish to visit the Finish Line Festival (beer garden).  The bike corral area will allow participants to store running gear during the Bike Tour and their bike during the Half Marathon.  This area will be similar to a triathlon transition area (no changing rooms).  Bike locks are not required to store your bike safely in the bike corral although that is left up to each participant’s discretion.  Please note that you may not take your bike into the Finish Line Festival.

Gear Check will also be available for all bike tour participants.  Gear check will be located in Marina Green.  When in the start chute, the gear check area is to the the right.  The gear check tent will stay in the same location throughout the duration of the race

Clear, plastic bags, will be available at the Race Expo for use at the Gear Check tent.  All items must be placed in this clear bag.  Please attach the gear check tag on your bib to your clear plastic bag using the provided cable ties.

Gear Check will open to drop off bags at 5:30am at Marina Green and must be picked up no later than 1:30pm.  Please do not check valuables.  Gear is checked at your own risk.  The race is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged bags.

The bike tour has a course time limit of 2 hours.  Due to the nature of the event, taking place on the marathon course, if a participant falls behind the established pace time, they may be asked to leave the course.

There is no age minimum to participate in the Bike Tour.  For safety purposes, parents with kids are asked to line up towards the rear of the pack at the start of the race.

DATE & TIME

Date: October 15, 2022
Start Time: 6:00am
Start Location: intersection of Shoreline Drive and Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA Finish Location: intersection of Shoreline Drive and Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA Bike Tour Packet Pick-up Friday, October 13th 12:00pm – 6:00pm Location TBA Saturday, October 14th 10:00am – 4:00pm Location TBA

Bikes permitted on Course

Mountain bikes
Collapsible bikes
Road bikes
10 Speeds
Beach Cruisers
Tandem Bikes
BMX Bikes

Bikes prohibited on Course

E-Bikes (any electronic or motorized bicycle, scooter, or form of bicycles are prohibited from the Bike Tour event. Wheeled Trikke-type scooters will not be allowed on the bike course. Any use of e-bikes/Trikkes will result in immediate removal from the course.

Parking

There are multiple parking areas in Downtown Long Beach within walking distance of the start and finish lines of the Long Beach Half Marathon.  Review the Parking page of our website for updated information.

AID STATIONS

The Bike Tour course is not supported with aid stations.  Please bring your own refreshments to sustain the duration of your ride.

LONG BEACH COMBO – BIKE TOUR + HALF MARATHON

Up for an extra challenge? Join us on Saturday, October 14th and complete the Aquarium of the Pacific 5K! Then come back on Sunday to participate in the Bike Tour! Or take on the Half Marathon after your bike tour. The half marathon has a 7:30am start time and allows participants to complete the Bike Tour and make their way to the start of the half marathon. Either option earns you a special COMBO medal, in addition to your (2) finisher medals!

BIKE CORRAL/STORAGE

A separate, secure bike corral area for those participating in the Bike Tour will be available adjacent to the Start/Finish of the Bike Tour in the Long Beach Arena parking lot.  This bike corral can be used by those participating in the Bike Tour and Half Marathon or by those that wish to visit the Finish Line Festival (beer garden).  The bike corral area will allow participants to store running gear during the Bike Tour and their bike during the Half Marathon.  This area will be similar to a triathlon transition area (no changing rooms).  Bike locks are not required to store your bike safely in the bike corral although that is left up to each participant’s discretion.  Please note that you may not take your bike into the Finish Line Festival.

gear check

Gear Check is available for all bike tour participants. Gear Check will be located in Marina Green. When in the start chute, the gear check area is to your right. The gear check area will stay in the same location throughout the day. Utilize gear check to drop off an extra jacket, or a change of clothes for after you cross the finish line!

course time limit

The bike tour has a course time limit of 2 hours.  Due to the nature of the event, taking place on the marathon course, if a participant falls behind the established pace time, they may be asked to leave the course.

Age Minimun

There is no age minimum to participate in the Bike Tour.  For safety purposes, parents with kids are asked to line up towards the rear of the pack at the start of the race.

RACE DAY VIP - $99

Upgrade your race experience by adding Race Day VIP to your entry. Take advantage of the following perks to make your race day the best day!

  • race day packet pick-up
  • private restrooms
  • private gear check
  • morning refreshments
  • post-race boxed lunch
  • VIP access to beer garden
  • additional complimentary beverage

 

Add the Race Day VIP experience while registering.  Already registered?  Visit your ACTIVE MyEvents account, find your race entry, and click Purchase merchandise to add the VIP experience to your entry!

2023 EVENT SHIRT

2023 Bike Tour Medal

what our runners are saying

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ICONIC & AMAZING SPECTATORS

Running past the iconic Queen Mary is awesome as well as running past all the amazing spectators! Not the mention the perfect weather we had! I highly recommend running this race!

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Even more fun than last year!

Second time running the Long Beach HM and it was even more fun than last year! The crowd, support, and race organizers are all great. Definitely recommend!

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The race production is outstanding

Great views of the Pacific Ocean. The race production is outstanding–every race got off on time and no problems with overcrowding on the way in with all three races are finishing together

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