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LB Mile
— Inaugural · Thursday, Aug 13, 2026 —
Long Beach Mile · Aug 13

An inaugural evening road mile along the Long Beach waterfront. Fast, flat, and fully timed — built for PR chasers, first-timers, and the local running community.

SUNSET MILES · UNDER THE LIGHTS
Inaugural
Edition
2026
Wave Start
5:30 – 8:10 PM
Ten heats, youth → elite
Certified
1.00 mi
Road · USATF-style
Field Size
Limited
Capped to keep it clean

Every entry includes a race bib with timing chip, finish arch under the Long Beach evening sky, on-course support, and post-race waterfront hangout.

Event Schedule & Race Format

Race hard.
Stay for the party.

On the streets, against a Long Beach sunset backdrop. Prize money set for elite & overall open-heat winners — all age-group winners receive a custom “Long Beach Mile Champion” shirt.

4:30 PM
Check-in & bib pickup opens
5:00 PM
Roads close · warm-up access
5:30 PM
Youth Mile
5:50 PM
Middle School Classic
6:10 PM
Community Mile Heats
6:50 PM
High School Boys
7:10 PM
High School Girls
7:30 PM
Para / Stroller / Wheelchair
7:50 PM
Open Mile
8:00 PM
Elite Men's Mile
8:10 PM
Elite Women's Mile
8:30 PM
Open & Elite Awards

Subject to change · final schedule emailed to registered runners.

Race Categories

One mile.
Seven different races.

Youth Mile
All abilities
6–11
Middle School Classic
All abilities
12–14
Community Mile
Walkers & families · multiple heats
6:00+ pace
High School Boys
All abilities
15–18
High School Girls
All abilities
15–18
Para / Stroller / Wheelchair
Dedicated heat at 7:30 PM
Open
Open Mile
Open registration
Sub-6:00
Elite / Invitational
Prize purse · invited fields
Application
What to expect

Race-night energy.
Waterfront finish.

  • 01
    Fast, flat road mile — built for PRs
  • 02
    Start corrals by pace and category
  • 03
    Music, lights, and a loud crowd the whole way
  • 04
    Real-time chip timing and instant results
  • 05
    Professional photography at key points
  • 06
    Post-race hangout with food, drinks, and awards
Course & Venue

Skyline. Palms.
Harbor lights.

Course Map · Out & Back · 1.00 mi
Long Beach Mile course map — out and back along the waterfront at Marine Stadium
Start & Finish
Marine Stadium
Launch Ramps
Out & Back race
5413 Appian Way
Long Beach, CA 90803
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Parking & access. Paid parking available in nearby city lots and structures. We recommend rideshare, carpooling, or arriving early to enjoy the waterfront.
Registration

Secure your spot on the start line.

Long Beach Mile is intentionally small and fast. Waves are capped to keep the course clean and the finish-line experience premium.

Your entry includes
Chip timing
Closed-road course
Start corrals by pace
Finish-line arch + photo moment
On-course medical support
Music on the mile
Post-race recovery station
Digital results
Note: All registrations are final. Wave changes may be requested until 72 hours before race start, subject to availability.
Presented By
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Stay in the loop

Race updates. No spam.

Course map, final schedule, and race-week logistics — sent to your inbox before race night.