Fri, Jun 19, 2026
31.5 km from Irvine10k 30k 50k Marathon Ultra
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM
🌞 SUMMER SOLSTICE RUN: 5K. 10K. Half Marathon – LONG BEACH 🌊✨
“Run the Longest Day, Shine the Brightest Way!”
Celebrate the longest day of the year with an electrifying glow run along the scenic Long
Beach coastline! As the sun rises, the party begins—race under the golden hues of sunrise. Whether you’re running the 5K.10K or half marathon, this is your chance to embrace the solstice spirit with a vibrant community of runners.
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📍 Bib Pick-Up & Start Times
📅 Race Day Check-In
🕕 6:00 AM - | Location: Race Ready Athletics Tent near the start line
🏁 Race Start
🕡 7:00 AM Half Marathon | 5K & 10K - 7:30 AM
🚗 Parking Information
✅ Street Parking: Free
✅ Beach Lot: $2.00 per hour
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Cross the finish line and glow with pride! All finishers receive a medal
🥇 The Top 3 male & female finishers in each distance will receive special medals to commemorate their glowing achievement.
🔥 Why Join the Summer Solstice Run?
🌅 Scenic Course: Run along the stunning Long Beach coastline, soaking in ocean views, palm trees, and sunset vibes.
🎉Professional Chip Timing, Finisher medals for all, overall and age group awards.
🎶 Post-Race Celebration: The party doesn’t stop at the finish line! Dance under the summer night sky with music, refreshments, and fun photo ops.
☀️ Embrace the Solstice Spirit: This isn’t just a run—it’s a celebration of light, life, and the joy of movement!
🔥 Get ready to vibe, and celebrate the arrival of summer! 🔥
🌴 LET THE SUMMER BEGIN! 🌞✨
3.1 Miles 5k 6.2 Miles 13.1 Miles Half Marathon Run
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Celebrate the women and girls in your life in this family-friendly event to commemorate the achievements of Title IX, the landmark equality legislation signed by President Nixon fifty-three years
ago.
Bring your family, friends, sports teams and community groups to the NIXON 5K FOR TITLE IX and run (or walk) this moderate course following Yorba Linda’s El Cajon Trail. Athletes are encouraged to wear their favorite team gear supporting female sports! This is accessible for runners of all levels; strollers are welcome and dogs are allowed. Following the race, guests are invited to stop by the vendor fair in the Library parking lot!
1k 3.1 Miles 5k Run Trail Walk
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
SATURDAY. June 20th, 2026 The SoCal Pirate's 5K/10K | Long Beach Shoreline Park
8:30 am MASS START for both 5k/10K Kid's Dash 8:00 am
Be a part of the largest gathering of PIRATE's atmosphere in SO
CAL. Ships Ahoy, the pirates have landed in Huntington Beach. A larger beach area for a larger pirate invasion at Bolsa Chica State Beach. The "Every Body" Pirate's run is themed throughout the course! Hidden treasures along the way. Make it a party or come to just run fast. It is a FLAT n FAST PAVED COURSE along the beach.
LOCATION: Long Beach Shoreline Park. Parking is available at the structure across the Aquarium of the Pacific
COURSE: A great paved path with ocean views! Flat and fast and wide enough for strollers, walkers, and dogs on leashes to stay to the right.
EVERY PARTICIPANT RECEIVES:
The BEST EVER Custom Designed Pirate's themed FINISHER MEDAL
Pirate-themed event T-Shirt
Custom race bib
Flat, fast course. CHIP TIMED by Itz About Time
Age Division Awards every 5-year age span to top three in each up to 85 and over!
Dress pirate themed or come in your running clothes!
Trophies to the top three overall male/female
Awards to top three BEST DRESSED pirate-themed outfits!
You won't want to miss THE Pirate's party race. GET MOTIVATED!
ARGH. Walk the plank. It's a pirate's invasion.!!!
Awards:
Top Three Male/Female Awards. There are “In It To Win It” age categories 3 deep with 5-year age spans: 5k and 10K
1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 -84, 85 &over
PLACE:
Shoreline Park
Long Beach Walk,
212 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802
EARLY RACE PACKET PICK UP
Sports Basement from 3pm to 7:00pm Long Beach
DATE: Thursday, June 18th, 2025
Location: 2100 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815
(note is is on a THURSDAY to avoid FRIDAY traffic, and give us time to set up at the race site on Friday)
(You can pick up for others. No ID required)
Race Day Schedule:
6:30 am Vendors arrive and set up.
Volunteers arrive and check-in
7:00 am-8:20 Registration OPEN
Shirts and bibs are available for pick up on race day
Captain Jack LIVE will be there to thoroughly entertain you.
8:00 The Pirate’s 1-Mile Race
8:15 Little Pirate's KID's DASH. and 1/2 mile Pirate's style warm-up
8:30 AM - Start for 10K Run/ Start of 5K Run/Walk
9:30 AM - Awards 5K Awards followed by 10K
What's happening ON STAGE:
7:45 to 8:00 Jack Sparrow Pirate demos fencing and entertains the crowd
8:00 and 8:15 Jack Sparrows starts The Pirate’s 1-Mile Race and Little Pirate's KID's DASH
8:10 to 8:20 Pirate's music will get you pumped.
8:20-8:25 Jack Sparrow leads a Pirate's Warm Up you won't want to miss!
8:25 Mass crowd picture with banner & Caren Ware announces what the proceeds of race benefit.
8:30 START and 9:30 am awards. Take great selfies at the selfie booth and with Jack Sparrow and remember to #carenwareevents.com
Caren Ware adopted a village in Nepal, the Himalayas near Everest Basecamp while running the Everest Marathon at 18,000. Proceeds from the races benefit ALL kinds of needs she RAN into while running a remote marathon on every continent. And get ready to read the newly released book...FINDING FIT! Signed copies will be available at the race. Books can be purchased.
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FAQ
Pets: Friendly Pets are allowed and must be leashed at all times and accompanied by a Run /Walk participant.
Stroller: Families can bring strollers, but agree to use them at their own risk. Stay to your right.
Note, that only registered participants with a BIB will receive a finisher medal. Please make sure your BIB is in the front and visible to the finish line crew.
Also, note that the open public uses this path. There will be cyclists and other runners and walkers.
Race will take place rain or shine or shipwrecked! Atlas, ye mattes, let's run.
1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k 10k Run Walk
Sun, Jun 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Celebrate Father's Day outside at the beach! Join us for our Father's Day Classic, where you can run, jog or walk with or in celebration of your dad, husband, grandpa, or any father figure in your
life!
Race Details
Start Location: Alamitos Beach, 780 E Shoreline Dr. Long Beach, CA
Parking: Parking in the lot is $2/hour and starts at 8am, if you are running the Half/10m you can use the Passport app to pay for parking. Street parking is free.
Event Schedule
6:20am – Bib pick-up opens
7:00am – Half marathon & 10m start
7:30am – 5k & 10k start
7:35am – Registration & start line close
10:20am – Course closes (3 hours, 20 minutes for the Half and 10m)
Early start of 6:30am may be pre-arranged for half marathoners and 10-milers only, email your request to [email protected]. All early starters will not be eligible for awards.
Out and Back Course
5k & 10k: The 5k route is used for the 5k (one lap) and 10k (two laps) – 5k route
10m: The 5m route is used for the 10m (two laps) – 5m route
Half: The 5m route is run twice and the 5k route is run once for the Half – 5m route and 5k route
More about the Course
The beach path is an open course, so you will encounter others using it. When we start the race, please stay on the right side of the beach path. The right side is for pedestrians and the left side is for cyclists.
On-Course Support: A fully stocked water station is located along the course. The finish line will also have an aid station stocked with water, electrolytes, gels, and fruit snacks. We have a first aid kit at each station and all High Tides Crew Members have received CPR training. The turns are clearly marked with chalk, a runner turn sign, and a flag
Final Details
Bib: Please wear your race bib on the front of your shirt so we can track your time and send your pics!
Gear Check: You may leave personal items with staff at the registration tent. Please bring your own bag.
Awards: All finishers earn a medal. 1st place medals are given to the overall 1st male and female in each distance.
Results & Photos: An email with race results and photos will be sent the day after the race and earlier on Instagram. Race photos are free!
Join Us Again: Did you have a blast running with us at our low-pressure, high vibes race? We have themed races throughout the year in Long Beach, the San Fernando Valley, San Diego, and Orange County. Register for multiple races at a time to earn a discount. Check our full schedule
Have Another Question? Check our FAQ page, it's probably answered there!
5k 10k 10 Miles 13.1 Miles Half Marathon Run Walk
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