The Storybook Stride - 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon
Updated
Saturday, February 27, 2027, first start 7:00 AM, in Long Beach (780 E Shoreline Dr). Distances: 5K, 10K. Entry from $24.50 to $28.50; the 10K goes from $28.50 to $32.50 after February 25.
- Date
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- 780 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Area
- South Bay & Long Beach, Los Angeles
- Distances
- 5K10K
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $24.50 to $28.50 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Thursday, February 25, 2027: 10K $28.50 → $32.50
- Registration
- Open. Opened May 7, online signup closes Saturday, February 27, 2027
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 February 25 to pay $28.50 instead of $32.50.
Course and race notes
This weekend we run in honor of Read Across America Week, which kicks off on Monday! Bring a book to donate! Race Details. Start Location: Alamitos Beach, 780 E Shoreline Dr. Long Beach, CA.
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.