Beer City Half™ Long Beach
Beer City Half™ Long Beach offers a waterfront run with local brews and a festival atmosphere.
Race Date
Mar 20, 2027
Location
Long Beach, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 1 Miles, Beer Tasting Only
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Mixed
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 333
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Beer City Half™ Long Beach transforms ShoreLine Aquatic Park into a vibrant celebration of running and local craft beer. This unique event invites participants to explore the Long Beach waterfront, with a course that meanders along the scenic coastline and ventures onto the LA River trails.
With approximately 177 finishers in recent editions, the race draws runners from around 11 states, highlighting its growing appeal. While the field size is modest, the focus is on a festive experience, complete with a T-shirt, tasting glass, and a lively festival atmosphere. This event is designed for those who appreciate a blend of athletic endeavor and community celebration, offering a unique way to experience Long Beach.
Race-provided description
Join us on Saturday, March 20, 2027 at ShoreLine Aquatic Park for Beer City Half™ Long Beach! Our races run along the waterfront and head out and up the LA River. See the sights, run the trails, and drink the brews that make Long Beach a home base for beer lovers. Beer City Festival is a full day of fun. Drink local and dig it!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, March 20, 2027
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt, Tasting Glass, Pictures, Festival
Start Location
200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA, 90802
Course Info
Course Type
Out & Back
Terrain
mixed
Scenery
Coastal, Lake River
Surface
Paved, Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick422 years running
~166.5 finishers a year
growing or steady
2% returning runners
5 timing sources · 4 photos
runners from 11 states
winner 1:19:08
typical high 67°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
50°
Afternoon (High)
67°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 333 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
333
Median time
2:22:35
Latest turnout
177
States
14
Turnout by year
2025–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Beer City Half™ Long Beach?
The Beer City Half™ Long Beach is held on Saturday, March 20, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Beer City Half™ Long Beach take place?
It takes place in Long Beach, California.
What distances does the Beer City Half™ Long Beach offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 1 Miles, Beer Tasting Only.
Is the Beer City Half™ Long Beach course flat and good for a PR?
The Beer City Half™ Long Beach is a ultra-flat, out & back course.
How many people run the Beer City Half™ Long Beach?
HalfRuns has finish records for 333 runners who have completed the Beer City Half™ Long Beach.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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