The Full Marathon starts next in Downtown Long Beach in the same spot that the Long Beach Grand Prix racecars start. Runners enjoy the sunrise while starting their journey through the 36th largest city in the United States. After a slight climb over the Queensway Bridge, runners circle the picturesque Shoreline Park Lighthouse and around Rainbow Harbor. A slight ocean breeze and cheering spectators greet runners as they pass by the start and finish Festival area at mile 6.5. Three miles next to the Pacific Ocean and a CLIF shot at mile 10 prepare full marathoners for the miles ahead, but not before a visit to the friendly Belmont Shore neighborhood. After passing The Split, runners head to Marine Stadium, pass Blair Field and Wilson High School and head to California State University, Long Beach. The campus is alive with cheerleaders, the CSULB band, sports teams, organizations and clubs, sororities and fraternities, faculty and the school Mascot, Prospector Pete. A quick 5K and a few minor hills on campus leaves runners with only 10K to go. Runners head back to Ocean Boulevard and make their way via a downhill finish to the Finish Line Festival where they are presented with their hard-earned medal and a full post-race festival with a great band, a beer garden, and plenty of food. <p>Come experience one of the most scenic events in California, &ldquo;Run Long Beach&rdquo;. Starting in Downtown Long Beach, runners head towards the historic Queen Mary and then through Shoreline Village. After running next to the Pacific Ocean on the flat beach path, half marathoners will continue down Ocean Boulevard while full marathoners veer right and head through Belmont Shore toward Marine Stadium.</p><h4>Event details and schedule</h4><p></p>

Long Beach Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Ryley Fick won the women's race of the Long Beach Marathon in 2:58:30.

A local runner won the Long Beach marathon. She surprised even herself.

Jason Yang won the 2023 Long Beach Marathon in 2:27.04 while Ryley Fick won the women's race in 2:58:30.

Ryley Fick, Jason Yang win 39th Long Beach Marathon

Jason Yang, the 32-year-old from Los Angeles, ran his fourth marathon of the year Sunday and made his morning a memorable one, winning the 39th annual Long Beach Marathon presented by Philips Sonicare in 2 hours, 27 minutes and 4 seconds. Ryley Fick won her debut at 26.2-miles, breaking the tape in 2:58:30.

Jason Yang, Ryley Fick win 39th Long Beach Marathon presented by Philips Sonicare

As the director of partnerships for the 39th annual Long Beach Marathon presented by Philips Sonicare, Phyllis Blanchard sees her job in a much broader scope than selling sponsorships and filling expo booths. Come Sunday, Blanchard and her team will be creating the memories of a lifetime for more than 18,000 athletes.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results