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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Feb 20, 20278:30 AM | $40$45 after Dec 19, 2026 | 330 |
| Kids Run | Kids | Feb 20, 202710:00 AM | $10$20 after Jan 22, 2027 | – |
| Virtual 5kVirtual | 5K | Feb 20, 202710:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Dec 19, 2026.
Online registration closes Feb 21, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $40, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Long Beach runs 38:17, about 12:19 a mile, based on 65 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:45 and men in 34:23.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:33 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk 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. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results for cmX 5K 2027. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 26:40 or better, the top quarter in 31:27, and half the field in 42:02; the last tenth came in after 57:23.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 31:25 |
| 20-29 | 30:14 | 23:58 |
| 30-39 | 27:44 | 22:38 |
| 40-49 | 34:24 | 25:33 |
| 50-59 | 40:49 | 28:39 |
| 60-69 | 38:54 | 47:50 |
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 48 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 172 to 254 finishers, and the median time dropped from 48:09 to 42:02.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 254 (+48%) | 42:02 | under 26:40 | 17:48 |
| 2025 | 172 | 48:09 | under 28:24 | 23:42 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:27, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here are about average.
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 February 20 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 74°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 cmX 5K 2027 cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Pick up your bib and shirt the day before the event and get some extra perks! Join us between 4pm and 6pm on Friday, February 20th, at Sports Basement at 2100 N. Bellflower, in Long Beach 90815. Sports Basement is offering an exclusive…
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Welcome to the cmX 5K hosted by the CMAA Southern California Chapter Foundation.
Due to the popularity of our event, we have outgrown our previous location and have happily moved to an exciting new start line for 2027!
Shoreline Aquatic Park
200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Join us on Saturday, February 20th on the water front, behind the aquarium, in Long Beach, California (or virtually).
Join us for an exhilarating run through the marina and along the shore with views of the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. Whether you're up for a 5k or the Kids Run, this event promises a memorable experience amidst the natural beauty of the shoreline.
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