Long Beach Marathon

Registration is open to all runners and is handled through the ACTIVE/Endurance CUI platform. Multiple price tiers are available, with lower fees for earlier registration. Sign up before it fills to lock in the best rate.

Yes, it is a certified Boston qualifier. The flat course makes it a realistic option for runners targeting a qualifying time, though the mid-morning heat in October means pacing discipline matters.

The time limit is 7.5 hours, which is generous and accommodates a wide range of finish times.

The course is a loop with very little net elevation change. Total gain and loss are each under 400 feet spread across 26.2 miles, and the highest point is well under 100 feet. It is one of the flatter marathon courses in Southern California.

October mornings in Long Beach usually start around 58°F with a marine layer creating overcast conditions at the start. Temperatures warm into the mid-to-upper 70s by late morning, and rain is rare. Plan for a cool start and a warmer second half.

Recent editions have seen roughly 4,700 finishers. It is a mid-sized field with enough organization and support to keep the race running smoothly without the congestion of a major city marathon.

Entry fees are non-refundable. Deferrals are available but carry a 50% administration fee, so plan your race calendar carefully before registering.