2026 City Impact Beachfront Run
City Impact Beachfront Run: a small, coastal half marathon with a big heart.
Expected Race Date
~Jun 2026
Date not yet announced — this is when the race usually runs.
Location
Ventura, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- around June 2026 (expected)
- Location
- Ventura, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Atmosphere
The Experience
The City Impact Beachfront Run, now in its 16th year, offers a scenic half marathon along Ventura's coastline. With a field of around 200 runners and a repeat-runner rate of just 9%, this race feels like a well-kept secret—a community gathering more than a mass event. The course follows the Ventura Promenade, offering uninterrupted Pacific views and a flat, fast profile ideal for a personal best.
The atmosphere is intimate and purpose-driven: all proceeds benefit City Impact's programs for at-promise youth and families. Runners are greeted with a custom shirt, finisher's medal, and a post-race party with vendors and live music. Awards go three deep in 10-year age groups, so every division has its moment. For a low-key, genuinely meaningful race by the beach, this one's a gem.
Race-provided description
Hello Runners & Walkers! We’re excited to invite you to City Impact's 16th Annual Beachfront Run on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the beautiful Ventura Promenade. Enjoy a race course with stunning views of Ventura’s coastline while participating in one of our exciting race options: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, or the Kids 1K Run. The event will also feature a variety of vendors, lively music, and a festive awards ceremony. Each participant will receive a custom event shirt and a finisher’s medal. Please note that if you register after March 15th, 2026, we cannot guarantee your preferred shirt size. Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers in each 10-year age category (10-19, 20-29, etc.), so everyone has a chance to shine! Whether you’re racing or cheering, this is a perfect event for friends, family, and colleagues to come together and enjoy the day. All proceeds from the event will benefit City Impact’s programs supporting at-promise youth and families. Your participation makes a difference, and we than…
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Coastal
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Quality Score
Solid Pick5013 years running
~170 finishers a year
growing or steady
9% returning runners
limited extras
runners from 1 state
winner 1:24:26
typical high 71°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
59°
Afternoon (High)
71°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
79%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the 2026 City Impact Beachfront Run?
The 2026 City Impact Beachfront Run hasn't announced its next date yet, but it typically takes place around June 2026 (expected).
Where does the 2026 City Impact Beachfront Run take place?
It takes place in Ventura, California.
What distances does the 2026 City Impact Beachfront Run offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2026 City Impact Beachfront Run course flat and good for a PR?
The 2026 City Impact Beachfront Run is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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