Oh the Places You'll Run – Half Marathon
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Event information
Oh The Places You'll Run is scheduled for February 28, 2026 at Alamitos Beach, 780 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802. The event offers multiple distance options:
- 5K
- 10K
- 10-Miler
- Half Marathon
Parking is available in the lot near the beach for a fee of $2 per hour (parking fees start at 8am); street parking is free. Early bib pick-up is available at Sports Basement Long Beach, 2100 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815. Participants are asked to wear their race bib on the front of their shirt. A gear check is offered at the registration tent; participants should bring their own bag. Overall first place medals are awarded to the top male and female in each distance.
Course and race services
Courses are out-and-back routes along the beach path. The 5k route is used for the 5K (one lap) and the 10K (two laps). The 5-mile route is used for the 10-Miler (two laps). The Half Marathon runs the 5-mile route twice plus the 5k route once. The beach path is an open course; runners should stay on the right side while cyclists use the left side.
On-course support includes a fully stocked water station at the Belmont Pier and an aid station at the finish line with water, gatorade, gels, and fruit snacks. First aid kits are available at each station and crew members have received CPR training. Course turns are marked with chalk, runner turn signs, and flags. Race results and photos are sent by email after the event; race photos are free. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.