Saturday,
June 14th
LONG BEACH CLASSIC
What it is and Why we started it
The Long Beach Classic is more than just a race—it’s a celebration of community, local pride, and giving back! We’ve seen too many events lose their local roots as they grow, focusing more on corporate interests than the cities that host them. Not us. The Long Beach Classic is built for Long Beach, by Long Beach—where every mile supports the city, the people, and the spirit that makes this place special. This isn’t just a race—it’s a movement. Are you in?
A Running Legacy
Who is "A Running Legacy" or as most people know us "Legacy"? Legacy is the owner/operator of the Long Beach Classic started by Jason Bruton around 2019. Jason has been in Endurance Sports in almost every role imaginable since 2008, and is currently our main Race Director.
Half Marathon Race Pacing
*Provided by A Snail's Pace Running Shops*
A Snail’s Pace Running Club will be handling the pace groups for the half marathon participants. The Half Marathon pace groups are 1:30, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:10, 2:15, 2:20 and 2:30. Each group will be led by an experienced leader who will run at a steady pace to help participants complete the half marathon at a particular time. Both pace teams are free for all registered participants, and sign-up lists will be available at the Health and Fitness Expo.
Course Time Limit
The overall time limit for the course is 3.5 hours. Please note that the course will have a rolling reopening that will be strictly enforced by the Long Beach Police Department. Participants will be required to pass certain points on course by a specific time or they will have the option to either be a pedestrian and obey all traffic laws or be moved up on course by the Sweeper Vehicle.
Participants must be past (mile 8.25) 2nd Street and Bayshore Ave by 9:00am or they will be instructed to obey all traffic lights.
Hydration/Nutrition Stations
There will be water stations on-course approximately every mile to mile and a half beginning at Mile 1 at the following mile locations: 1/8.5/10, 2.5/7.5, 3.5/6.5, 4.5/5.5. 11/12. Water Stations will be supplied with cups of water.
Each station will have hand sanitizer stations before and after.
Mile Markers
Every mile will be marked with a large marker as shown below. For the non-GPS runners, these will be perfect to keep track of your race pace.
Course Map
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