Release the Kraken 5K. 10K. 18 Miler & 50K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 3, 2027
- Start time
- 6:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $75 on Dec 2, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Miler | Other | Apr 3, 20276:30 AM | $65$75 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| 50K | 50K | Apr 3, 20276:30 AM | $85$90 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Apr 3, 20278:00 AM | $45$50 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Apr 3, 20278:00 AM | $40$45 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $75 on Dec 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 18 Miler: $65 until Dec 2, then $75 until Feb 2, then $85 until Mar 14, then $90 until Apr 3.
- 50K: $85 until Dec 2, then $90 until Feb 1, then $100 until Mar 14, then $105 until Apr 3.
- 10K: $45 until Dec 1, then $50 until Feb 1, then $55 until Mar 14, then $65 until Apr 3.
- 5K: $40 until Dec 2, then $45 until Feb 1, then $50 until Mar 14, then $60 until Apr 3.
Online registration closes Apr 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $85, entry is about 15 percent below a typical 50K in California, which costs $99.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 50K in California runs 6:35:17, about 12:43 a mile, based on 28 races with published results. Women typically finish in 7:02:12 and men in 6:30:53.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:38 AM, and the 18 Miler starts at 6:30 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
5400 E Ocean Blvd, 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 3 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°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
- 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 50K, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 3, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is Release the Kraken 5K. 10K. 18 Miler & 50K?
- Saturday, April 3, 2027, starting at 6:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $75 on Dec 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $85, entry is about 15 percent below a typical 50K in California, which costs $99.50 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, 50K, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803.
From the organizers
RELEASE THE KRAKEN
April 3, 2027 | Long Beach, California
5K • 10K • 18 Mile • 50K
The Kraken has been released—and it’s calling you to the coast.
Take on a fast, scenic beachfront course at Release the Kraken, featuring distances for everyone from casual 5K runners to athletes ready to conquer 30 miles.
The 18-mile and 50K races begin at 6:30 AM and follow a six-mile loop from the start, down the beach path to Gaucho Beach at Alamitos Beach, and back.
18 Mile: Three 6-mile loops
50K: Five 6-mile loops plus One 1.07 out and back
Time limit: Six hours
Course closes: 12:30 PM