Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $40 on Oct 10, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 10, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 10, 2026 | – |
| 5K Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 10, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 10, 2026 | – |
| Picnic Only | – | Oct 10, 202610:30 AM | $10 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 10, 2026 | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 10, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run and 5K Walk: $35 until Oct 10, then $40 until Oct 10.
- Picnic Only: $10 until Oct 11.
Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
What a typical finish looks like
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.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:52 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 9:00 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.
Start location and course
Granada Launch Ramp, Long Beach, CA 90803
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results (Alliance Race Timing) for Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:37 or better, the top quarter in 29:57, and half the field in 37:30; the last tenth came in after 53:14.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 34:32 | 23:00 |
| 30-39 | 31:46 | 27:36 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 32:08 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 32:25 |
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 95 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 42 to 82 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:55 to 37:30.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82 (+24%) | 37:30 | under 25:37 | 21:47 |
| 2024 | 66 (+40%) | 37:52 | under 25:53 | 22:43 |
| 2023 | 47 (+12%) | 30:52 | under 24:43 | 23:04 |
| 2022 | 42 | 32:55 | under 24:29 | 21:52 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:57, 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 87°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
- Granada Launch Ramp, Long Beach, CA 90803Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Sep 13, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 22, 2023), 2022 (Sep 10, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 10, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 82 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 37:30 and the winner ran 21:47.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:57, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Granada Launch Ramp, Long Beach, CA 90803.
From the organizers
Join the National MPS Society at the 5th Annual Long Beach Race for Rare 5K Run & Walk Event hosted by Long Beach locals, Lynn and Scott Hopkins!
This event is to raise money and awareness to help change the lives of those living with a rare disease. 10% of Americans suffer from a rare disease and less than 5% have an FDA-approved treatment. 3 out of 10 children with a rare condition do not live to see their 5th birthday, and we work to change this. Proceeds benefit the National MPS Society.
Race Details
7:30 AM: Onsite registration, packet pick-up, and pre-race entertainment
9:00 AM: 5K Run/Walk
10:00 AM: Awards/Raffle
10:30 AM: Beachside Picnic