Spring Equinox Half Marathon - Long Beach
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Event details
The Spring Equinox race takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, on the Long Beach beach path in Belmont Shores (5400 E. Ocean Blvd, near 54th Place). Distances offered are:
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half marathon
The course is an open, marked beach-path course made of out-and-back loops. Specific route notes in the source: the 5k is an out-and-back route, the 10k is two 5k loops, the 15k is three 5k loops, and the half marathon is three 4.36-mile loops. An aid station at the turnaround/start area provides water cups, bottled water, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. All finishers receive a medal and a goodie bag. Race results are normally posted on the event page by the evening of race day.
Logistics and registration
Registration is available via PayPal or Active.com; entrants should use one method only. After PayPal registration, a confirmation email is sent within 12 hours to finalize registration. Transfers are allowed only by emailing the organizer to request a later date or a transfer to another participant. There is a no-refund policy. The half marathon has a 3:15 time limit; requests for additional time require contacting the organizer for an early start. Pricing (example tiers listed by the organizer): early-bird, race-month, and race-day rates vary by distance. Parking is free in nearby residential streets; the beach parking lot requires paid ticket machine payment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.