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Spooky Dash is a Halloween-themed race series in Long Beach offering four distances: 5k, 10k, 15k, and half marathon. It accommodates a broad range of participants, from families and novices to those seeking a longer beach run. The course is straightforward: runners use a public path, sharing it with pedestrians and cyclists, and follow marked out-and-back loops. The 5k is a single out-and-back, the 10k is two laps, and the 15k is three laps. The half marathon consists of three 4.36-mile loops, making the structure clear before race day. Aid stations are located at turnarounds and the start/finish, providing water, Gatorade, and Gu. Registration includes a custom finisher medal, a drawstring bag, complimentary race photos, snacks, samples, and online results available soon after the event.

La Mean Girls 5K, 10K e Half Marathon trasforma la LA River Path nella North Shore High per un evento di corsa a tema commedia a Canoga Park. Questa gara fa parte delle Jed and Ted's Excellent Races, una serie della San Fernando Valley incentrata su temi di film e serie TV degli '80 e '90, con un'atmosfera rilassata e senza stress, piuttosto che il classico clima da maratona nelle grandi città. Puoi scegliere tra 5K, 10K o half marathon, con un'organizzazione a tema che va bene per i runner occasionali, per chi corre spesso in zona, e per chi vuole una distanza più lunga. Il percorso principale parte da Canoga Park, seguendo la LA River path asfaltata. La 10K è un classico andata e ritorno che copre circa tre miles di percorso continuo, senza incroci con il traffico. Chi fa la 5K usa una parte di questo percorso, mentre i half marathoner fanno il percorso due volte con un tratto aggiuntivo. Ci sono ristori alla partenza e al giro di boa della 5K. Le decorazioni sono discrete ma in linea con il tema, le medaglie sono diverse per ogni gara, e l'arrivo è tranquillo, così puoi chiacchierare con gli organizzatori e iniziare a riconoscere gli altri partecipanti con il tempo.

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.

La RunThrough USA Long Beach Race Weekend propone un 5K, un 10K e una mezza maratona, con partenza da Shoreline Aquatic Park a Long Beach, California. Si può scegliere tra 3,1 miglia, 6,2 miglia o 13,1 miglia lungo la costa della zona di Los Angeles. Il percorso è fatto per tempi veloci, con la costa di Long Beach che fa da sfondo principale. RunThrough organizza l’evento, con i volontari a guidare i runner e a spingere al traguardo. Dopo la gara, nel villaggio evento ci sarà da mangiare e bere, con caffè caldo e gadget dei partner.

Spooky Dam is a Halloween-season running series at Hansen Dam in Los Angeles, offering 5k, 10k, 15k, and half marathon distances. Races begin in the morning and are organized by A Better World Running. Costumes are encouraged, making it a more casual and playful event than a standard road race. The start and finish are located on the path opposite Hansen Dam Skate Park, with free parking available in a nearby lot. The course is an open out-and-back route where runners share the path with pedestrians, other runners, and cyclists. It's straightforward to navigate, featuring a single small hill around 0.6 miles from the start. An aid station on each loop provides water, Gatorade, and Gu gels. The 5k completes one loop, the 10k two, the 15k three, and the half marathon consists of three 4.36-mile loops. Participants receive custom medals, goodie bags, complimentary photos and videos, snacks, and results posted online within 12 to 24 hours.

The Back to the Future: 88 MPH Dash is a themed running event in Canoga Park, California, starting at 7:00 a.m. PST with three in-person distances: a 5K, 10K, and half marathon. Jed & Ted’s Excellent Races presents the series. Runners unable to attend in person may select a virtual option, the Multiverse Flux Capacitor Challenge. The race embraces Back to the Future and 1980s pop culture. The 5K is the 88 MPH Sprint, the 10K is the Twin Pines 10K, honoring the mall from the films, and the half marathon is the Enchantment Under the Run Half Marathon. The event acknowledges Back to the Future Day, plays 80s music, provides themed photo areas with futuristic props, and encourages period or character costumes.

The Monster Dash is a Halloween-season beach-path race series offering four distances that begin simultaneously at 7:30 AM: 5k, 10k, 15k, and half marathon. It is designed for runners seeking a straightforward, uncomplicated morning race, featuring bib pickup prior to the start, custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, complimentary participant photos, snacks and samples, and results published online within 12 to 24 hours. The course consists of marked out-and-back loops on an open beach path, meaning runners will share the route with other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists. The 5k comprises a single out-and-back, the 10k involves completing that loop twice, the 15k requires three repetitions of the loop, and the half marathon utilizes three longer loops, each measuring 4.36 miles. The turnaround aid station is equipped with water cups, water bottles, Gatorade, and Gu gels. Groups of five or more runners are eligible for a discount, and volunteering provides a free race entry, even if a friend or family member volunteers while the runner participates.

Costumes are integral to Trick or Trot, a Halloween-themed run held by the sea in Long Beach, California. CaliFlow Runs hosts the event at 5400 E Ocean Blvd, offering a 5K, 10K, a USATF-certified half marathon, and a Kids 200 Yard Dash. The half marathon begins in the morning, followed by the 5K and 10K. All distances employ a group wave start. The race route follows a paved coastal out-and-back path, shared with walkers, strollers, and beachgoers. This creates a public beach morning atmosphere with added race timing, rather than a closed-road city event. The 5K consists of one loop, the 10K of two loops, and the half marathon of three loops, totaling a certified 13.1 miles. Half marathoners may request an early start via email; however, early starters are ineligible for awards. Water stations and restrooms are available along the course. The top three male and female finishers in each distance receive medals, and runners also receive evening results and complimentary race-day photos.

Costumes are the first thing you notice at the Rock 'n' Roll Los Angeles Halloween Half Marathon & 5K: runners show up as skeletons, superheroes, rodeo clowns, and stranger things. The race is a road event in Los Angeles, run in October, with a mostly flat half marathon and a shorter 5K for people who want the Halloween crowd without the full 13.1 miles. The half marathon starts and finishes at L.A. Live, near the arena long associated with the Lakers, and uses two out-and-back sections. One leg heads south toward Exposition Park, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, and the edge of the USC campus; the other goes north and west through downtown, MacArthur Park, and Koreatown before turning back near the Miracle Mile. Half marathoners get four hours to finish, measured by personal chip time.

The Long Beach Leprechaun Run begins at Granada Beach, adjacent to Rosie’s Dog Beach, located at 5100 E Ocean Blvd in Long Beach, California. This St. Patrick’s Day-themed running event offers a Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, allowing families and longer-distance runners to participate on the same race morning. The event uses chip timing, the course is clearly marked, and there are no late starts. The half marathon starts first in the early morning, followed by the 5K and 10K, and then the 1 Miler and Kids Dash. Restrooms are situated near the start, aid stations are placed approximately every two miles, and the event accommodates walkers and strollers. The 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon follow the Long Beach waterfront. Irish-themed cheer zones are present along the route, and golden coins are hidden on the course for runners to discover and exchange for prizes. A costume contest encourages participants to wear green attire, and all finishers receive a custom medal along with festive refreshments. Children have their own Little Leprechaun Dash, and the Shamrock Treasure Hunt is available for kids not participating in the races. The finish area maintains the theme with photo opportunities featuring pots of gold and rainbows, contributing to the event's character as a community-focused race.