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Countdown to the Finish – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon
Countdown to the Finish – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon is a half marathon, 5K, 10K and 10 Miles event held in Long Beach, California. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, December 27, 2026.
- Race day
- December 27, 2026
- Location
- Long Beach, CA
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, December 27, 2026
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K, 10K, 10 Miles
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $38.50 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:00 AM PST
- Course profile — 5K
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
- Course profile — 10K
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
- Course profile — 10 Miler
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
About the Countdown to the Finish – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon
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. See map at the bottom of this email Event Schedule Saturday 1:00-3:00pm – Early bib pick-up on the 2nd floor at Sports Basement Long Beach (store discount sent via email the week of the event) Sunday 6:20a…
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Countdown to the Finish – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Countdown to the Finish – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, December 27, 2026.
- Where is the Countdown to the Finish – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon held?
- In Long Beach, California.
- What distances does the Countdown to the Finish – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon, 5K, 10K and 10 Miles.
- How do I register for the Countdown to the Finish – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Countdown to the Finish – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $38.50 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Countdown to the Finish – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon start?
- 7:00 AM PST.
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