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Shoreline Drive & Marina Green, Downtown Long Beach, South Bay & Long Beach

2XU Long Beach Marathon

Registration is sold out but anyone can cheer along the coastal course and at the finish party.

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Even without a bib, cheering on Sunday morning along the coastal course is a Long Beach tradition. The finish-line festival at Marina Green turns the waterfront into a party.

What to expect

Closed roads and cheer zones across Long Beach, then a post-race celebration at Marina Green with a beer garden, food trucks and a team village.

Good to know

  • All 2026 race distances are sold out.
  • Sunday's marathon starts at 5:30 AM and the half marathon at 6:30 AM, at Shoreline Drive and Shoreline Village Drive.
  • The finish festival runs 7 AM–1 PM at Marina Green.
  • Expect road closures across Long Beach on Sunday morning.
  • The race expo is at the Long Beach Convention Center, Hall C, on Friday 1–7 PM and Saturday 10 AM–4 PM.

Going? Keep it.

Common questions

Can I still register?

No. The race lists every 2026 distance as sold out.

When do the races start?

The 5K is Saturday at 6:50 AM; on Sunday the marathon starts at 5:30 AM and the half marathon at 6:30 AM.