Long Beach Marathon
Long Beach, United States of America · Sunday 11 October 2026
The Long Beach Marathon is an annual running event that began in 1982, originally created by local YMCA members seeking to establish a marathon in their city during the widespread surge in running's popularity in the late 1970s. The initial event saw approximately 1,600 runners, but it has steadily expanded to become one of the largest races on the West Coast, now attracting over 22,000 participants each year.
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Adjusted Time
4:00:38
Time difference: +0.6 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain95m
Elevation High25m
Elevation Low0m
Weather Forecast
High22°C
Low14°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Long Beach Marathon?
Moderateharder than 43% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Long Beach Marathon plays about 5 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #661 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #347 of 575 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Long Beach Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Long Beach Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:58:51 | −01:09 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:29:43 | −00:17 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:00:38 | +00:38 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:31:36 | +01:36 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:02:37 | +02:37 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:33:40 | +03:40 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:04:46 | +04:46 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Long Beach Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Long Beach Marathon is a full marathon held in Long Beach, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 11 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 95m of total climbing, with its high point near 25m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Long Beach Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course, with only 95m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for October, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 14°C and 22°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance on race day. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Long Beach Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Long Beach Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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