🐾 CHUPACABRA 50K September 18, 2027 | Long Beach, California 5K • 10K • 18 Mile • 50K
Something is lurking on the Long Beach coastline. The legendary Chupacabra has made its way to the beach—and this time, you’re not running away from it. You’re chasing it for 31 miles.
Welcome to the Chupacabra 50K, a flat, fast and fully supported beachfront endurance event built for runners ready to go beyond the half marathon, chase a new distance, or take on their first ultra.
Whether you're tackling the 5K, 10K, stepping up to 18 miles, or going all the way to 50K, choose your distance and get ready to hunt the legend.
18 MILE + 50K The 18-mile and 50K races begin at 6:30 AM and follow a six-mile beachfront loop from the start, along the Long Beach pedestrian path to Alamitos Beach and back.
18 Mile: Three 6-mile loops 50K: Five 6-mile loops + 1.07-mile out-and-back Time Limit: 6 hours Course Closes: 12:30 PM
All 18-mile and 50K participants must complete their distance within the six-hour course limit.
5K + 10K The 5K and 10K begin at 8:00 AM, bringing even more runners and energy to the beachfront course while our ultra runners continue their hunt.
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES Custom Chupacabra finisher medal, professional chip timing, live race results, free race photos, fully supported course and water stations, finish-line celebration with DJ + MC, and overall and age-group awards.
Runners, walkers and friendly dogs are welcome in the 5K and 10K. Participants in the 18 Mile and 50K should be prepared to maintain the pace necessary to finish within the six-hour course limit.
THE LEGEND IS REAL. THE DISTANCE IS REALER. CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE. HUNT THE CHUPACABRA. CLAIM YOUR MEDAL.
Races Offered
18 Miler
Sep 18, 2027
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29K
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06:30
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$65.00
50K
Sep 18, 2027
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48.3K
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06:30
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$85.00
10K
Sep 18, 2027
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10K
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08:00
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$45.00
5K
Sep 18, 2027
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5K
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08:00
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$40.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Long Beach.
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17.4° / 25.7°
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18.5° / 25.2°
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Avg sunshine hours
10h 34m
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Avg rainfall
1.1 mm
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Avg snowfall
—
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Avg wind speed
8.2 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
High
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
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Humidity
77.7%
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Sunrise
06:36
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Sunset
18:57
About Long Beach
Learn more about the host city, Long Beach.
Long Beach is a coastal city in southeastern Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is the 44th-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 450,469 as of 2025. A charter city, Long Beach is the 7th-most populous city in California, the 2nd-most populous city in Los Angeles County, and the largest city in California that is not a county seat.
