Night of the Living Runners – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Entry fee
- From $24.50 · goes up to $38.50 on Oct 15, 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 | Oct 17, 20267:00 AM | $34.80$38.50 after Oct 15, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 17, 20267:00 AM | $38.50$42.50 after Oct 15, 2026 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Oct 17, 20267:30 AM | $28.50$32.50 after Oct 15, 2026 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Oct 17, 20267:30 AM | $24.50$28.50 after Oct 15, 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 $38.50 on Oct 15, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10 Miler: $34.80 until Oct 15, then $38.50 until Oct 17.
- Half Marathon: $38.50 until Oct 15, then $42.50 until Oct 17.
- 10K: $28.50 until Oct 15, then $32.50 until Oct 17.
- 5k: $24.50 until Oct 15, then $28.50 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 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 6:58 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
Half Marathon
10K
Aggregated from official results for Night of the Living Runners – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Night of the Living Runners – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon?
At the 2025 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 29:41 or better, the top quarter in 32:41, and half the field in 37:55; the last tenth came in after 52:50.
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:56:28 or better, the top quarter in 2:05:37, and half the field in 2:26:24; the last tenth came in after 3:02:28.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 56:04 or better, the top quarter in 59:43, and half the field in 1:06:20; the last tenth came in after 1:26:00.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 44:18 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 29:41 | 24:20 |
| 30-39 | 30:33 | 30:15 |
| 40-49 | 35:57 | 29:21 |
| 50-59 | 37:55 | 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 169 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Night of the Living Runners – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 31 to 151 finishers, and the median time rose from 33:22 to 37:55.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 151 (+53%) | 37:55 | under 29:41 | 19:44 |
| 2024 | 99 (+219%) | 37:13 | under 25:59 | 20:05 |
| 2023 | 31 | 33:22 | under 22:18 | 19:27 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:41, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- 10K: Slower than most California 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2024 10K field finished under 59:43, against 56:15 in a typical California 10K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: About average for California half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2024 half marathon field finished under 1:54:11, against 1:57:04 in a typical California half marathon, 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 17 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 3% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 83°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 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 8, 2023)
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Plan your race
Quick answers
- When is Night of the Living Runners – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $24.50 before processing fees, and rises to $38.50 on Oct 15, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 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, 151 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 37:55 and the winner ran 19:44.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:41, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- 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
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. See map at the bottom of this email.
Event Schedule
Friday, October 16th
4:00-6:00pm – Early bib pick-up on the 2nd floor at Sports Basement Long Beach (store discount sent via email race week)
Saturday, October 17th
6:20am – Bib pick-up opens
7:00am – Half marathon & 10m start
7:30am – 5k & 10k start
7:35am – Registration & start line close
10:20am – Course closes (3 hours, 20 minutes for the Half and 10m)