March for Marrow 5K Run & Walk - California
Long Beach, California, United States
Apr, 2027 (TBD)
1mi, 5k, Fundraiser
Race Information
The Annual March for Marrow 5K and Patient & Family Walk is at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802, with In-Person and Virtual options. Register online or in person before the race at Shoreline Village.
March for Marrow includes a 5K Run, Patient & Family Walk, Silent Auction, award ceremony, and a Moment of Remembrance celebrating the year's Champion and patients still living with bone marrow failure diseases as well as remembering loved ones lost.
The run is perfect for the new and seasoned runner. The course is scenic, flat and fast, and runs south along the beautiful Long Beach Shoreline and back.
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👍 Run Pick of the Month: 2XU Long Beach Marathon
📍Long Beach - October 10-11, 2026
😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ The "Greatest Hits" Tour of Long Beach
✅ A Course Built for Every Goal
✅ The "Soul of SoCal" Cheer Squads
Known as the "Soul of SoCal," this October tradition transforms Long Beach into a 26.2-mile celebration of coastal energy. It perfectly balances a world-class professional event with the spirit of a tight-knit community block party.
Whether you’re aiming to qualify for Boston or just looking for a scenic way to spend a Sunday morning, the Long Beach Marathon offers an electric atmosphere that carries you from the historic Downtown waterfront all the way to the finish line festival at Marina Green.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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