Countdown to the Finish – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Countdown to the Finish – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Date: December 28, 2025

Location: Long Beach, CA 90803 US

Start Location: 5400 E Ocean Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803

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.

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)

Early start of 6:30am may be pre-arranged for half marathoners, email your request to [email protected]. All early starters will not be eligible for awards.

Courses:

• 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: The 5m route is run twice and the 5k route is run once for the Half

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. We have a first aid kit at each station and all High Tides Crew Members have received CPR training.

Awards: 1st place medals are given to the overall 1st male and female in each distance.

Results & Photos: An email with race results and photos will be sent the day after the race and earlier on Instagram. Race photos are free!