Countdown to the Finish - 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon
Updated
Sunday, December 27, 2026, first start 7:00 AM, in Long Beach (780 E Shoreline Dr). Distances: 5K, 10K, 10 miles, Half marathon. Entry from $24.50 to $38.50; the 10 miles goes from $34.50 to $38.50 after December 23.
- Date
- Sunday, December 27, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- 780 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803
- Area
- South Bay & Long Beach, Los Angeles
- Distances
- 5K10K10 milesHalf marathon
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $24.50 to $38.50 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Wednesday, December 23, 2026: 10 miles $34.50 → $38.50
- Registration
- Open. Opened January 12, online signup closes Sunday, December 27, 2026
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by December 23 to pay $34.50 instead of $38.50.
Course and race notes
End your 2026 on a High Note with High Tides Runs! Race Details. Start Location: Alamitos Beach, 780 E Shoreline Dr. Long Beach, CA. Parking: Parking in the lot is $2/hour and starts at 8am, if you are running the Half/10m you can use the Passport app to pay for parking. Street parking is free.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.