The Holiday Half Marathon is more than just a race—it’s an epic coastal adventure! Starting and finishing at the iconic Marine Stadium, this scenic course takes you on a breathtaking journey through Alamitos Bay, across the world-famous 2nd Street, through the heart of Belmont Shore, and along the stunning Long Beach coastline.

With ocean breezes, palm-lined streets, and unbeatable waterfront views, this is one of the most picturesque half marathons on the West Coast—a course designed for speed, beauty, and pure running bliss. Ready to make waves? Sign up today! 🌴🌊🔥

Half Marathon Start Line

All participants are required to follow standard race etiquette and position themselves at the start according to expected race pace. The fastest participants should go to the front, followed by progressively slower-paced participants. Runners with strollers are required to start in the back of the pack. The start line is located within Marine Stadium near the Boat Launch Ramp. ​

Corrals are open at 6:30am, Race Starts at 7:00am sharp

Half Marathon Race Pacing

*Provided by A Snail's Pace Running Shops*

A Snail’s Pace Running Club will be handling the pace groups for the half marathon participants. The Half Marathon pace groups are 1:30, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:10, 2:15, 2:20 and 2:30. Each group will be led by an experienced leader who will run at a steady pace to help participants complete the half marathon at a particular time. Both pace teams are free for all registered participants, and sign-up lists will be available at the Health and Fitness Expo.

Course Time Limit

The overall time limit for the course is 3.5 hours. Please note that the course will have a rolling reopening that will be strictly enforced by the Long Beach Police Department. Participants will be required to pass certain points on course by a specific time or they will have the option to either be a pedestrian and obey all traffic laws or be moved up on course by the Sweeper Vehicle.

Participants must be past (mile 8.25) 2nd Street and Bayshore Ave by 9:00am or they will be instructed to obey all traffic lights.

Hydration/Nutrition Stations

There will be water stations on-course approximately every mile to mile and a half beginning at Mile 1 at the following mile locations: 1/8.5/10, 2.5/7.5, 3.5/6.5, 4.5/5.5. 11/12. Water Stations will be supplied with cups of water.

Each station will have hand sanitizer stations before and after.

Mile Markers

Every mile will be marked with a large marker. For the non-GPS runners, these will be perfect to keep track of your race pace.