Events and Start Times
The Aquarium of the Pacific 5K kicks off Saturday morning at 7 a.m. (bib pickup starts at 5:30 a.m.), followed by the Aquarium of the Pacific 1-Mile Kids Fun Run, beginning at 9 a.m. Parents are asked to arrive at least one hour before their child’s or children’s start times in the fun run, which will launch in 30-minute waves.
The 20-mile bike tour and full marathon start Sunday morning at 6 a.m. near the Long Beach Convention Center.
The half-marathon begins at 7:30 a.m.
The course time limit for the marathon and half marathon events is 7.5 hours. The course will begin closing down at 1:30 p.m.
Getting there
Runners and spectators are highly encouraged to take public transit, if possible. Metro’s Blue Line has a stop close to the start/finish line at the First Street Station in downtown Long Beach. There is a bike station at this metro stop.
A water taxi service, Aqualink, will also be free to race participants. The ocean shuttle will depart from the dock at the bow of the Queen Mary starting at 5:30 a.m.; the last shuttle departs at 9:30 a.m. After the race, runners will return via the Passport C bus, which will also be free to race participants.
For motorists: Take the 710 Freeway south to the Downtown/Broadway exit. Take Broadway to Pine Avenue; turn right on Pine, cross Ocean Boulevard and head to the area of the Long Beach Convention Center.
Parking
Parking is available at The Pike ($10 for pre-purchase), at the Expo (90 minutes free for those who show proof of purchase for race day), or Convention Center ($10, no pre-purchase available).
Spectators
Marina Green is the designated Finish Line Festival and reunion area. The best places to meet your family and/or friends is in the beer garden and the entertainment stage (if over age 21), or plan a pre-meeting spot in an obvious location. Race organizers ask people to avoid meeting outside the Post Food & Fluid area as it is usually very congested.
For additional information, including a list of frequently asked questions, visit the race website here.
Road closures
The following streets will close at 5 a.m. Sunday:
The following streets will close at 5 a.m. Sunday:
- Shoreline Drive in both directions, from Shoreline Village Drive to the 710 Freeway
- Shoreline Drive in both directions from Shoreline Village Drive to Ocean Boulevard
- Pine Avenue in both directions from Shoreline Drive to Seaside Way
- Queensway Bridge northbound from Ocean Boulevard to the 710 Freeway
- Ocean Boulevard in both directions from Livingston Drive to 54th Street
- Livingston Drive in both directions from Termino Avenue and Broadway
- Nieto Avenue in both directions from Appian Way to Broadway
- Appian Way in both directions from Nieto Avenue to Park Avenue
- Park Avenue in both directions from Anaheim Street to Appian Way
- 6th Street in both directions from Park Avenue to Monrovia Avenue
- Monrovia Avenue in both directions from 6th Street to 4th Street
- 4th Street in both directions from Monrovia Avenue to Orlena Avenue
- Orlena Avenue in both directions from Colorado Street to 4th Street
- Colorado Avenue in both directions from Orlena Avenue to Appian Way
- Marine Stadium in both directions from Nieto Avenue to Bayshore Avenue
- Palo Verde Avenue southbound from Atherton Street o Anaheim Street
- Atherton Street westbound from Clark Avenue to Bellflower Boulevard
- Atherton Street in both directions from Bellflower Boulevard to Palo Verde Avenue
- Clark Avenue northbound from Atherton Street to Anaheim Street
- Anaheim Street in both directions from Pacific Coast Highway to Clark Avenue
- Ocean Boulevard in both directions from Livingston Drive to Alamitos Avenue
More info here: https://www.motivrunning.com/run-longbeach/