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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Miler | 10 Mile | Feb 21, 20277:00 AM | $34.50$38.50 after Feb 13, 2027 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Feb 21, 20277:00 AM | $38.50$42.50 after Feb 13, 2027 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Feb 21, 20277:30 AM | $28.50$32.50 after Feb 13, 2027 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Feb 21, 20277:30 AM | $24.50$28.50 after Feb 13, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10 Mile fee goes up to $38.50 on Feb 13, 2027.
Online registration closes Feb 21, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $38.50, entry is about 23 percent below 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 6:31 AM, and the 10 Miler starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
780 E Shoreline Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results for Coastal Love Chase – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 30:09 or better, the top quarter in 32:25, and half the field in 41:08; the last tenth came in after 52:15.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 54:31 or better, the top quarter in 56:01, and half the field in 1:09:12; the last tenth came in after 1:28:10.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:45:57 or better, the top quarter in 1:56:02, and half the field in 2:11:28; the last tenth came in after 3:02:06.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:16 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 31:49 | 25:19 |
| 30-39 | 34:12 | 38:09 |
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 604 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 14 to 70 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:09 to 41:08.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70 (+6%) | 41:08 | under 30:09 | 23:03 |
| 2025 | 66 (+40%) | 39:05 | under 29:57 | 19:45 |
| 2024 | 47 (+236%) | 34:19 | under 26:42 | 21:44 |
| 2023 | 14 | 32:09 | under 26:12 | 24:37 |
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 32:25, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 6 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 February 21 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 18% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 76 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 Coastal Love Chase – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
You can pick up your bib early for Full Moon Chase and skip the race-day line. We'll be onsite at our partner, Sports Basement Long Beach, on Friday, February 21st from 4-6pm. Additionally, Sports Basement Orange County is offering a…
Course
5k & 10k. A 5k out and back is used for the 5k (once) and 10k (twice). https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6226992790/. 10m. A 5m out and back is used for the 10m (twice). https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6226996873/. Half. The half…
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Race Details
Start Location: Alamitos Beach, 780 E Shoreline Ave Long Beach, CA
Parking: Parking in the lot is $2/hour and starts at 8am, if you are running the Half/10m you can use the Passport app to pay for parking. Street parking is free.
Event Schedule
Saturday
3-6:00pm – Early bib pick-up on the 2nd floor at Sports Basement Long Beach (store discount sent via email the week of the event)
2100 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815
Sunday
6:20am – Bib pick-up opens
7:00am – Half marathon & 10m start
7:30am – 5k & 10k start
7:35am – Registration & start line close