Rockin' Shamrock Half Marathon - Long Beach
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Event details
The Rockin Shamrock race takes place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Long Beach, California. Distances offered are 5k, 10k, 15k, and half marathon. All finishers receive a medal and a goodie bag. Results are usually posted on the event page by the evening of race day. The half marathon has a 3:15 time limit; an early start may be available on request. There is a no-refund policy; transfers are allowed only by contacting the organizer. Registration is available through PayPal or Active.com, with different early bird, race month, and race day pricing. Volunteer spots may be exchanged for a free race entry.
- 5k - out-and-back route
- 10k - two 5k loops
- 15k - three 5k loops
- Half marathon - three 4.36-mile loops
Course and logistics
The course runs on the Long Beach beach path in Belmont Shores and is an open course. Participants are asked to be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists. The route consists of marked out-and-back loops; an aid station at the turnaround/start-finish provides water cups, bottled water, Gatorade cups, and energy gels. Check-in is at the tables closest to 54th Place at the start of the beach path (5400 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90803). Residential parking is free; the nearby beach parking lot requires payment at a ticket machine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.