Long Beach Marathon

Our gift to you...the 2021 Golden State Challenge Medal! The 2021 medal features aspects from each of the qualifying races. Run any four in 2021 (5K distance or longer) to claim yours! The 2021 Qualifying Races: Surf City Marathon (marathon, half marathon, 10k, or 5K), Napa to Sonoma (half marathon or 5K), Santa Barbara Wine Country Half (half marathon or half marathon relay), Long Beach Marathon (marathon, half marathon, or 5K) and Golden Gate Half (half marathon or 5K).

Still waiting for your shirt and medal to arrive? Us too! Due to the stay at home orders, the last few boxes of shirts are delayed in customs at the Port of Los Angeles. As soon as they are released, we'll get the remaining packets mailed out.

Today is the last day to enter the Golden State Sweepstakes! Enter for a chance to win free entry to any 4 Golden State Challenge races PLUS a free handheld massage gun. Details: 1. One entry per valid email address 2. No purchase necessary... 3. No cash value 4. Sweepstakes ends on November 30, 2020. 5. The following races are included in the 2021 Golden State Challenge: Surf City Marathon, Santa Barbara Wine Country Half, Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half, Surf City 10, Long Beach Marathon, and the Golden Gate Half. 6. Enter here: https://bit.ly/2JUoqf4 See more

We’re excited to announce that Addaday is our Exclusive Handheld Recovery Equipment Partner! We’re planning to celebrate in a BIG way later this month. Make sure you’re subscribed to our email list to get notified! @addadayrecovery

The last day to register for the 2020 Long Beach virtual is this Wednesday, September 30th! Use promo code VIRTUAL2020 to get 30% off.

Due to the awful air quality in SoCal, the deadline for the virtual run has been extended to November 1st.

ATTENTION!!! If you hit your 10-year mark for Beach Bums last year (2019) please check your email for a VERY important announcement. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don't see an email from us.

RULE CHANGE!!! Since 2020 has been ROUGH, we want to give you something to celebrate. So...for 2020 only, we're lowering the requirements for the Golden State Challenge. Earn you Golden by completing any 3 partner races in 2020.

Register for any 2 LBM virtual events and receive the Long Beach Combo challenge medal!

Medals for the 2020 virtual events!

Reminder that the decision deadline for registered runners is next week!

Due to the recent surge of COVID-19 cases in the US, especially in California, it will not be possible for us to hold the 2020 Long Beach Marathon in-person this October. All registered runners will have an email in their inbox containing options and instructions. Thank you for your support and understanding. We look forward to seeing you in 2021.

Happy 4th of July! Celebrate Independence Day on your run this holiday weekend. #RunLongBeach

Looking for a safe and effective way to train? Bring along a gaiter! Our tubular gaiters are a great stay-put accessory to train in! https://bit.ly/2C00iDz

Ambitious goals make for outstanding achievements. Join us for July's Double Down Running Challenge where you’ll get a $35 credit on the 2020 Long Beach Marathon for just $25, plus access to deep discounts from your favorite running brands! Register today: https://www.motivrunning.com/doubledown/

Rounding out our 2020 shirt reveals is the 20-Mile Bike Tour! Earn this shirt on Sunday, October 4th: RunLongBeach.com