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2XU Long Beach Marathon

Before sunrise, runners begin on Shoreline Drive for the 2XU Long Beach Marathon, a 26-mile, 385-yard road race in Long Beach, California. The race weekend also features a half marathon, which can attract a larger field than the full marathon. The event originated in the early 1980s, paused during the 1990s due to financial difficulties, and then resumed under new leadership. Recent marathons have seen thousands of participants, a full half marathon field, and runners representing dozens of countries. The course covers much of Long Beach in a single loop. It directs runners through The Pike at Rainbow Harbor, onto a 710 Freeway on-ramp, over Queensway Bridge toward the Queen Mary, around the Rainbow Harbor lighthouse, and returns through the start area before heading toward the ocean. The middle section runs alongside the Pacific, through Belmont Shore, past Marine Stadium, around Colorado Lagoon, and by Long Beach Recreation Golf Course. Miles 16 to 20 involve a loop through Cal State Long Beach, after which Ocean Boulevard leads runners back to the Shoreline Drive finish. Local runner Kenny Williams completed every edition for the race's first forty years, and multiple other individuals had not missed a race weekend.

RunThrough USA Long Beach 5k,10k & Half Marathon Race Weekend October 2026

The RunThrough USA Long Beach Race Weekend offers a 5K, 10K, and half marathon, starting at Shoreline Aquatic Park in Long Beach, California. Participants can select from 3.1 miles, 6.2 miles, or 13.1 miles along the coast of the Los Angeles area. The course is designed for fast times, with the Long Beach coastline serving as the primary scenery. RunThrough organizes the event, providing marshals to direct runners and encourage them at the finish. Post-race, the event village will offer food and beverages, including hot coffee and complimentary partner items.

The Saddleback Marathon

The Saddleback Marathon is a hilly trail marathon held in the Saddleback Mountains of Cleveland National Forest, near Silverado, California. The race route crosses areas between Orange and Riverside Counties, including the Trabuco District and locations such as Blue Jay Campground, Black Star Canyon, Ortega Highway, and The Main Divide. Wildfires and Covid have previously impacted the event, leading to cancellations and course adjustments, so the exact route may vary. Participants can expect a mix of truck trail ascents, technical singletrack, campground sections, and local trails like San Juan, Chiquito, San Juan Loop, Falcon Trail, and the Candy Store Loop. Entry is limited, cutoffs are enforced, and carpoolers will receive commemorative memorabilia.

SOCAL River Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K

The SOCAL River Marathon is a late-winter Saturday race held at Huntington Beach State Park in Huntington Beach, California. Runners can choose from four in-person distances: a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The event also offers a virtual race for any distance, along with invite-only pacer entries for the marathon and half marathon. The primary route utilizes the Santa Ana River Trail, running from Yorba Linda to Huntington Beach State Park. It crosses a significant portion of Southern California, beginning in arid inland areas, passing near Disneyland, and concluding at the beach. The course is predominantly flat and straight, featuring a slight downhill gradient as it parallels the river towards the sea.

Catalina Island Marathon, 10K, 5K

The Catalina Island Marathon is a 26.2-mile trail race on Catalina Island, located off the coast of Los Angeles. This event holds California's State Off-Road Marathon Championship title and is the state's oldest trail marathon, boasting a long annual history. The event lineup also offers runners shorter distances: a 10K, a 5K, and a Kids Run for participants aged 3 to 13. The marathon course allows runners to traverse the Catalina Island Conservancy on foot, utilizing the island's natural terrain as the primary course rather than urban streets. The participants range from dedicated off-road marathoners competing for the state championship to individuals opting for the 10K or 5K for a shorter island race. Additionally, a Triple Crown Challenge, connected with Run Catalina, links the marathon with the Catalina Island Half Marathon and the Avalon 50M/50K.

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About Marathon races in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Training Notes

Los Angeles hosts 6 Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run Griffith Park when they want dirt, fire roads, Observatory loops, and that classic push behind the Hollywood sign. Runyon Canyon gives short, punchy climbs near Franklin and Fuller, while Silver Lake Reservoir, Echo Park Lake, Lake Hollywood Reservoir, and Elysian Park keep easy miles social. The Strand and Ballona Creek handle long Z2 days, and San Vicente works for quality sessions with a subtle incline. BlacklistLA, Koreatown Run Club, DTLA Running Group, Pasadena Pacers, LA Frontrunners, and L.A. Leggers keep the calendar full. The Los Angeles Marathon is the anchor event, with Turkey Trot LA 2026 and Venice Beach Half Marathon and 5k in the mix.

Locals ride from the beach to the canyons, then pretend the climbing was the plan all along. PCH, Malibu, Palos Verdes, Marina del Rey to San Vicente, and the beach bike path through Hermosa cover base miles and fast group work. Griffith Park gravel rides stay close, while Angeles National Forest and the Santa Monica Mountains bring singletrack-adjacent gravel, steep fire roads, and proper gran fondo legs. Mt. Baldy, Mt Wilson, Mt Lowe, Angeles Crest Hwy, Saddle Peak, Latigo, Encinal, Deer Creek, and Glendora Mountain Road hold the climbs. RCCLA, Velo Club La Grange, LA Wheelmen, Pasadena Athletic Association, Montrose Ride, NOW Ride, and Critical Mass keep riders moving.

Los Angeles trains year-round, but locals treat the calendar like a map of microclimates. Winter and spring make Topanga State Park, the Santa Monica Mountains, and the San Gabriel Mountains lush and in bloom, so trail runs, gravel days, and long climbs feel best then. August is the hottest month, and September and October can still bring heatwaves, so coastal routes matter. The beach runs about 10 degrees cooler than inland, which makes The Strand, Ballona Creek, PCH, and Santa Monica smart picks for summer Z2. Winter stays mild, and mountain weather can change quickly above elevation.