The Coffee Cruise Half Marathon
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The Coffee Cruise : event overview
The Coffee Cruise takes place on January 4, 2026 at Alamitos Beach in Long Beach, CA (780 E Shoreline). The event offers the following distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 10-Miler
- Half Marathon
The courses are out-and-back routes using two base loops: a 5k route and a 5-mile route. The 5K is one lap of the 5k route; the 10K is two laps of the 5k route. The 10-Miler uses the 5-mile route twice. The Half Marathon runs the 5-mile route twice plus the 5k route once.
Course, support and logistics
The beach path is an open course shared with other users. Runners are asked to keep to the right side of the path; the left side is for cyclists. A fully stocked water station is located at Belmont Pier. The finish area has an aid station with water, Gatorade, gels, and fruit snacks. First aid kits are kept at each station and crew members have received CPR training. Turns on course are marked with chalk, runner turn signs, and flags.
Gear check is available at the registration tent; participants should bring their own bag. Parking in the lot is $2 per hour (starts at 8am) and street parking is free. There is an early bib pick-up on Saturday at Sports Basement Long Beach (2100 N Bellflower Blvd). First place medals are awarded to the overall male and female in each distance. Results and photos are sent the day after the race; photos are free. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.