2XU Long Beach Half Marathon 2026

The 2XU Long Beach Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile road race in Long Beach, California, held Sunday morning as part of Long Beach Marathon weekend. It begins on Shoreline Drive at Shoreline Village Drive and concludes on Shoreline Drive at Linden Avenue, keeping the race near downtown Long Beach and the waterfront throughout. The route runs almost 90% along the Pacific Ocean, with a maximum elevation of 45 feet, presenting a flat, fast option for runners aiming for a quick half marathon. The course goes by the Pike at Shoreline Village, crosses the Queensway Bridge, circles the Queen Mary, then passes the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Lighthouse at Rainbow Harbor before heading back through Shoreline Village to the coastal path. The final section descends along the bluff to the finish. The half marathon has attracted a capacity field of 14,000 runners, with the broader Long Beach Marathon event seeing 6,500 marathon participants. Runners receive supported aid stations, finish-area refreshments, a Long Beach-themed medal, an event shirt, a Long Beach Marathon tote bag, and a beer at the Finish Festival.