Donut Runners Rejoice – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Entry fee
- From $24.50 · goes up to $45 on Nov 6, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Miler | 10 Mile | Nov 8, 20267:00 AM | $34.50$45 after Nov 6, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 8, 20267:00 AM | $38.50$45 after Nov 6, 2026 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Nov 8, 20267:30 AM | $28.50$45 after Nov 6, 2026 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Nov 8, 20267:30 AM | $24.50$45 after Nov 6, 2026 | – |
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 $45 on Nov 6, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10 Miler: $34.50 until Nov 6, then $45 until Nov 8.
- Half Marathon: $38.50 until Nov 6, then $45 until Nov 8.
- 10K: $28.50 until Nov 6, then $45 until Nov 8.
- 5k: $24.50 until Nov 6, then $45 until Nov 8.
Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $38.50, entry is about 23 percent below a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
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.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:17 AM, and the 10 Miler starts at 7:00 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.
Start location and course
780 E Shoreline Dr., Long Beach, CA 90802
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (3 years)5k
10K
Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results for Donut Runners Rejoice – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Donut Runners Rejoice – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon?
At the 2025 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 24:46 or better, the top quarter in 29:27, and half the field in 36:01; the last tenth came in after 55:19.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 49:16 or better, the top quarter in 52:09, and half the field in 1:08:16; the last tenth came in after 1:42:08.
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:47:57 or better, the top quarter in 1:58:18, and half the field in 2:17:38; the last tenth came in after 3:19:00.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 29:16 |
| 20-29 | 26:24 | 21:47 |
| 30-39 | 29:43 | 26:35 |
| 40-49 | 36:00 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 43:43 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 80 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Donut Runners Rejoice – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 51 to 102 finishers, and the median time dropped from 38:38 to 36:01.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 102 (+15%) | 36:01 | under 24:46 | 18:54 |
| 2024 | 89 (+75%) | 37:54 | under 28:27 | 19:39 |
| 2023 | 51 | 38:38 | under 27:12 | 19:47 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:27, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 8 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% 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.
Race details
- Where
- 780 E Shoreline Dr., Long Beach, CA 90802Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 10 Mile, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 8, 2026), 2025 (Nov 8, 2025), 2024 (Nov 9, 2024), 2023 (Nov 5, 2023), 2022 (Nov 5, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Donut Runners Rejoice – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon?
- Sunday, November 8, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $24.50 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Nov 6, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $38.50, entry is about 23 percent below a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, 10 Mile, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 102 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 36:01 and the winner ran 18:54.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:27, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 780 E Shoreline Dr., Long Beach, CA 90802.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Candy and chocolate season is over, pie and cookie season is coming, but you know what we really want? Donuts!
Race Details
Start Location: Alamitos Beach, 780 E Shoreline Dr. 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
1-3pm – Early bib pick-up on the 2nd floor at Sports Basement Long Beach (store discount sent via email the week of the event & post event)
Sunday
6:20am – Bib pick-up opens
7:00am – Half marathon & 10m start
7:30am – 5k & 10k start
7:35am – Registration & start line close