The Great White Chase – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

The Great White Chase – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Join us for a splashy celebration of the awesome creatures cruising beneath the waves! Our local White Shark isn’t just a big toothy grin, it’s a vital part of the ocean crew, helping keep marine life balanced by managing populations of seals, sea lions, and more. Let's honor them – and this year's 50th anniversary of everyone's favorite film about them, Jaws!

Date: May 31, 2026

Location: Long Beach, CA 90803

Start Location: Long Beach Location TBD

Parking: Parking in the lot is $2/hour and starts at 8am. Street parking is free. For Half/10m runners, use the Passport app to pay for parking.

Event Schedule

• 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)

An early start of 6:30am may be pre-arranged for half marathoners by emailing [email protected]. Early starters are not eligible for awards.

Course Details

5k & 10k: The 5k route is used for the 5k (one lap) and 10k (two laps).

10m: The 5m route is used for the 10m (two laps).

Half Marathon: The 5m route is run twice and the 5k route is run once.

The beach path is an open course. Please stay on the right side of the beach path. The right side is for pedestrians and the left side is for cyclists.

On-Course Support

A fully stocked water station is located at the Belmont Pier. The finish line will also have an aid station stocked with water, gatorade, gels, and fruit snacks. First aid kits are available at each station, and High Tides Crew Members are CPR trained.

Final Details

• Bib: Wear your race bib on the front of your shirt.
• Gear Check: Personal items can be left with staff at the registration tent. Please bring your own bag.
• Awards: 1st place medals for overall 1st male and female in each distance.
• Results & Photos: Race results and photos will be emailed the day after the race and posted on Instagram. Race photos are free.

Race Location: Belmont Pier, 25 39th Place Long Beach, CA 90803 US