Never Say Die Run Goonies 5K. 10K. Half Marathon An 80s Adventure Movie Inspired Race 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Entry fee
- From $46.99
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 4, 20267:00 AM | $62.99 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Oct 4, 20268:00 AM | $52.99 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 4, 20268:00 AM | $46.99 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $62.99 until Oct 3.
- 10K: $52.99 until Oct 3.
- 5K: $46.99 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $62.99, entry is about 26 percent above 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 6:47 AM, and the Half Marathon 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.
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 October 4 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 3% of days. Cold snaps dip to 58°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
- 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Never Say Die Run Goonies 5K. 10K. Half Marathon An 80s Adventure Movie Inspired Race?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $46.99 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $62.99, entry is about 26 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803.
From the organizers
🏴☠️ Never Say Die Run
5K • 10K • Half Marathon
An 80s Nostalgia Adventure Run
📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
📅 October 4th
⏰ Half Marathon Start: 7:00 AM
⏰ 5K & 10K Start: 8:00 AM
For the goonies, misfits, rebels, and runners
Some adventures never die.
Grab your crew and head to the Long Beach coastline for a retro-inspired morning packed with treasure hunt vibes, beachside miles, nostalgic energy, epic medals, and CaliFlow fun. This isn’t just a race — it’s an adventure.
This special event benefits Santa Ana Hamster Rescue, helping provide care, education, and loving homes for rescued hamsters. Because even the smallest creatures deserve heroes.