Half Marathon - Long Beach
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Event details
Cupid Dash is scheduled for Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Belmont Shores on the Long Beach beach path. The event meeting area is at the start of the beach path near 54th Place, at 5400 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90803. Distances offered are:
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half marathon
Course, registration and services
The course is an open, marked route on the beach path made up of out-and-back loops. Specific loop formats listed are a 5k out-and-back, 10k as 2 x 5k loops, 15k as 3 x 5k loops, and the half marathon as 3 x 4.36-mile loops. An aid station at the turnaround/start/finish area will provide water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. The half marathon has a 3 hour 15 minute time limit; earlier starts may be requested in advance.
Registration is donation based with a minimum donation of $1 through PayPal or similar donate buttons; an Active.com registration option is listed at $0.99 plus Active.com fees. Registration includes a custom finisher medal, drawstring goodie bag, free photos and videos, results posted on the event website within 12-24 hours, and an assortment of snacks. Parking notes: residential parking is free; the nearby beach parking lot requires payment. Volunteers may receive a free race entry. No refunds or transfers are available for this date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.