2025

long beach
marathon

26.2 miles
SUNDAY October 5, 2025

Days
Hours
Minutes
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October 4 & 5, 2025

Marathon

[26.2MILES]

Challenge yourself to 26.2 miles and look forward to a fast and flat course at sea level elevation. Starting in Downtown Long Beach, runners head towards the historic Queen Mary and then through Shoreline Village.

After running next to the Pacific Ocean on the flat beach path, marathoners head through Belmont Shore toward Marine Stadium. Runners then complete a 5K loop around the California State University, Long Beach campus and with 6.2 miles to go, runners head back towards Ocean Boulevard for a fast finish and Finish Line Festival celebration!

Enjoy the oceanfront, marina, neighborhoods and monuments that make truly unique and race with perfect Southern California weather and fast and flat courses.

USATF CERTIFIED & OFFICIAL BOSTON QUALIFIER


Runner Perks

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

marathon

Date: October 5, 2025
Start Time: 5:30am** UPDATED START TIME

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

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

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

Friday, October 3rd
12:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Marina Green
386 E Shoreline Drive
Long Beach, CA 90803

Saturday, October 4th
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

Download the 2024 course map here.

Starting in Downtown Long Beach, runners head towards the historic Queen Mary and then through Shoreline Village. After running next to the Pacific Ocean on the flat beach path, marathoners head through Belmont Shore toward Marine Stadium. Runners then complete a 5K loop around the California State University, Long Beach campus and with 6.2 miles to go, runners head back towards Ocean Boulevard for a fast finish and Finish Line Festival celebration

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

Please find the approximate aid station locations below:

Miles 2, 4.5, 6, 8, 10, 11.5, 13, 14.5, 16.5, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23.5, 25

Water is provided at all aid stations along the course. An electrolyte will be provided at the following aid stations: 6, 8, 10, 11.5, 14.5, 16.5, 18, 20, 22, 23.5, and 25

Chargel Energy gel Flavors: Strawberry, White Grape and Apple will be provided at 3 aid stations, Mile 10, 16.5, and 20 along the course.

Gear Check will be available for all marathon participants. Gear check will be located in Marina Green. When in the start chute, the gear check area is to the the left. 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 marathon has a course time limit of 7.5 hours. Participants will need to maintain a pace of 17 minutes per mile in order to complete the race. Due to the nature of our event permit, if a participant falls behind the established pace time, they may be asked to join the sweep vehicle to be moved ahead on course.

The top 3 male and female finishers in the marathon will receive prize money:

1st place – $1000
2nd place – $500
3rd place – $250

The top 3 male and female finishers in each age group in the marathon will receive an award. Please see the age groups below:

Under 20, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Awards must be picked up on-site from the Age Group Awards table in Marina Green. Awards will not be mailed post-race.

All participants must be at least 18 years old on race day. No exceptions.

DATE & TIME

Date: October 15, 2023
Start Time: 6:00am Start Location: intersection of Shoreline Drive and Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA Finish Location: intersection of Shoreline Drive and Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA

Course map

Starting in Downtown Long Beach, runners head towards the historic Queen Mary and then through Shoreline Village. After running next to the Pacific Ocean on the flat beach path, marathoners head through Belmont Shore toward Marine Stadium. Runners then complete a 5K loop around the California State University, Long Beach campus and with 6.2 miles to go, runners head back towards Ocean Boulevard for a fast finish and Finish Line Festival celebration
Download Map

Parking

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

AID STATIONS

Please find the approximate aid station locations below: Miles 2, 4.5, 6, 8, 10, 11.5, 13, 14.5, 16.5, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23.5, 25 Water is provided at all aid stations along the course. Nuun (Lemon Lime Endurance) will be provided at the following aid stations: 6, 8, 10, 11.5, 14.5, 16.5, 18, 20, 22, 23.5, and 25
Chargel instant energy will be provided at two aid stations, Mile 10 and Mile 16.5 along the course.

gear check

Gear Check will be available for all marathon participants. Gear check will be located in Marina Green. When in the start chute, the gear check area is to the the left. 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.

course time limit

The marathon has a course time limit of 7.5 hours. Participants will need to maintain a pace of 17 minutes per mile in order to complete the race. Due to the nature of our event permit, if a participant falls behind the established pace time, they may be asked to join the sweep vehicle to be moved ahead on course.

AWARDS

The top 3 male and female finishers in the marathon will receive prize money: 1st place – $1000 & $500 prize package from 2XU 2nd place – $500 & $400 prize package from 2XU 3rd place – $250 & $300 prize package from 2XU The top 3 male and female finishers in each age group in the marathon will receive an award. Please see the age groups below: Under 20, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Awards must be picked up on-site from the Age Group Awards table in Marina Green. Awards will not be mailed post-race.

AGE MINIMUM

All participants must be at least 18 years old on race day. No exceptions.

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!

2024 EVENT SHIRT

2024 Marathon 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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