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.

πŸ‘ Run Pick of the Month: Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival

πŸ“ Costa Mesa - Friday, May 1, 2026 - Sunday, May 3, 2026

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πŸ˜„ Why We Like This Run
βœ… Coastal route with sweeping ocean views
βœ… Multiple distances, 5K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon (walkers welcome)
βœ… Net-downhill course ideal for PRs and Boston-qualifying times

Experience the ultimate coastal run at the Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival. This isn't just a race; it’s a scenic tour of Orange County’s most iconic coastal landscapes, designed for runners who crave the salt air and sweeping Pacific horizons.

The signature point-to-point route offers a front-row seat to the best of the California coast. Whether you are tackling the full 26.2 miles or the half marathon, you’ll be treated to sweeping ocean vistas, iconic landmarks and the "Net-Downhill" advantage:

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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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