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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 20, 20278:30 AM | $92.50$95 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 10k | 10K | Mar 20, 20279:00 AM | $65$67.50 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Mar 20, 20279:15 AM | $57.50$60 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Beer Stroll | 1 Mile | Mar 20, 20279:20 AM | $30$32.50 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Beer Tasting Only | – | Mar 20, 202710:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Beat The Beast Beer Mile | 1 Mile | Mar 20, 202711:00 AM | $32.50$35 after Dec 31, 2026 | 80 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $95 on Nov 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Mar 20, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $92.50, entry is about 85 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Long Beach runs 2:17:38, about 10:30 a mile, based on 33 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:30:30 and men in 2:10:12.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:58 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for Beer City Half™ Long Beach. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 28:15 or better, the top quarter in 32:05, and half the field in 37:48; the last tenth came in after 54:59.
At the 2026 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 52:52 or better, the top quarter in 58:42, and half the field in 1:06:49; the last tenth came in after 1:26:52.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:59:22 or better, the top quarter in 2:06:18, and half the field in 2:22:35; the last tenth came in after 3:01:37.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 37:29 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 27:43 | 21:26 |
| 30-39 | 27:06 | 22:31 |
| 40-49 | 32:41 | 27:12 |
| 50-59 | 32:29 | 28:00 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 25 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 309 to 434 finishers, and the median time rose from 34:34 to 37:48.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 434 (+40%) | 37:48 | under 28:15 | 20:44 |
| 2025 | 309 | 34:34 | under 25:49 | 19:31 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:05, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around March 20 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Beer City Half™ Long Beach cover on their registration page, in brief.
Awards
Each runner receives a comfy Beer City Long Beach t-shirt, a Key to Beer City Long Beach finishers medal, Beer City tasting glass, custom bib and free race photos. Podium trophies are given to the top 3 in each race by gender. Age group…
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Join us on Saturday, March 20, 2027 at ShoreLine Aquatic Park for Beer City Half™ Long Beach! Our races run along the waterfront and head out and up the LA River. See the sights, run the trails, and drink the brews that make Long Beach a home base for beer lovers. Beer City Festival is a full day of fun. Drink local and dig it!