Long Beach Marathon

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.\n\nThe marathon route starts in downtown Long Beach and is notable for its coastal sce