27Feb
10-Miler
Running
- Distance
- 10-Miler
- Start time
- 07:00
- Entry fee
- $34.50
The Storybook Stride – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon
Long Beach,
California,
United States
113 days left
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Date
27 Feb, 2027
Races
4 distances
Entry fee
$24.50 – $38.50
Runner rating
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Website
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The Storybook Stride – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon
About the event
This weekend we run in honor of Read Across America Week, which kicks off on Monday! Bring a book to donate!
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
Friday
4-6:00pm – Early bib pick-up on the 2nd floor at Sports Basement Long Beach (store discount sent via email the week of the event)
2100 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815
Saturday
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 events@hightideruns.com. All early starters will not be eligible for awards.
Out and Back Courses
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.
Medals: All finishers earn a race 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, Orange County, and San Diego. 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!
Races offered
27Feb
Half Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 21.1K
- Start time
- 07:00
- Entry fee
- $38.50
27Feb
10K
Running
- Distance
- 10K
- Start time
- 07:30
- Entry fee
- $28.50
27Feb
5K
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 07:30
- Entry fee
- $24.50
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for February in Long Beach.
Temperature8.6° / 16.9°
Feels like6.1° / 14.7°
Sunshine hours8h 25m
Rainfall4.7 mm
Snowfall—
Wind9.3 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity77.2%
Max UV indexModerate (3.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:36
Sunset18:35
About Long Beach
Learn more about the host city, Long Beach.
Long Beach is a large port city in Los Angeles County in Southern California. With a population of 462,257 as of 2010, it is the second-largest city in greater Los Angeles as well as the seventh-largest city in the state of California.
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Race results
Official finishing times from previous editions of The Storybook Stride – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon.
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Daniel Chavez | — |
| 🥈 | Tristan Jones | — |
| 🥉 | Alejandro Esquivel | — |
| 4 | Annie Chea | — |
| 5 | Rodolfo Martinez | — |
| 6 | Carmen Carter | — |
| 7 | Gulsum Rustemoglu | — |
| 8 | Jonathon Gorski | — |
| 9 | Analiese Cerecedes | — |
| 10 | Karla Sabido | — |
| 11 | Jake Dobbs | — |
| 12 | McKinze Lee | — |
| 13 | Adam Lee | — |
| 14 | Taryn McKenzie | — |
| 15 | Anthony Hernandez | — |
| 16 | Sarah Avila | — |
| 17 | Caroline Jones | — |
| 18 | Victoria Vessells | — |
| 19 | Sky Turner | — |
| 20 | Lois Marie Sison | — |
| 21 | Ashley Zuniga | — |
| 22 | Felicity Tien | — |
| 23 | Sophia Hilliard | — |
| 24 | Vanessa Escandon | — |
| 25 | Matthew Fernandez | — |
| 26 | LeTasha Morrison | — |
| 27 | Eho Lin | — |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Hannah Stalter | — |
| 🥈 | Anonymous Anonymous | — |
| 🥉 | Tanya Mousted | — |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Gerald Ping-ay | — |
| 🥈 | Desiree Ann Hosena | — |
| 🥉 | Jazmin Marquez Bautista | — |
| 4 | Jennifer Soto | — |
| 5 | Michelle Conover | — |
| 6 | Bena Fernandez | — |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Susan Lee | — |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Jack Vargas | — |
| 🥈 | Felipe Perez | — |
| 🥉 | Erik Perez | — |
| 4 | Victor Hugo | — |
| 5 | Eliobardo Dueñez | — |
| 6 | Gabriel Calderon | — |
| 7 | Maco Laloi | — |
| 8 | Amir Hassan | — |
| 9 | Graham Bultema | — |
| 10 | Karl Schmidt | — |
| 11 | Kevin Shiramizu | — |
| 12 | Steven Guzman | — |
| 13 | Andrecene Laloi | — |
| 14 | Aidan Flores | — |
| 15 | Sarah Vargas | — |
| 16 | Benjamin Nordby | — |
| 17 | Angus Kennedy | — |
| 18 | John Miles | — |
| 19 | RAMIRO Lopez | — |
| 20 | Bill Austin | — |
| 21 | Michael Elliott | — |
| 22 | Albert Giang | — |
| 23 | Rebecca Rico | — |
| 24 | Veronica Valdez Bobadilla | — |
| 25 | Karen Ruiz | — |
| 26 | Alfredo Avila | — |
| 27 | Patty Gonzalez | — |
| 28 | Johanna Rodriguez | — |
| 29 | Maria Ortega Aguin | — |
| 30 | Michael Tomilowitz | — |
| 31 | Katryn Cardenas | — |
| 32 | Amanda Bouman | — |
| 33 | C. Goddard | — |
| 34 | Steven Ikeda | — |
| 35 | Josef Perez | — |
| 36 | R Elias | — |
| 37 | M. Laloi | — |
| 38 | delia salgado | — |
| 39 | Jessica Mendoza | — |
| 40 | Stephanie Reyes | — |
| 41 | Kevin Guzman | — |
| 42 | K. Eagleson | — |
| 43 | Marlana De La Rosa | — |
| 44 | Espy Martinez | — |
| 45 | J. Eagleson | — |
| 46 | Matthew Eagleson | — |
| 47 | Jennifer Estrada | — |
| 48 | Audon Avila | — |
| 49 | Sheila Downey | — |
| 50 | Jayme Lavoie | — |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Edward Rodriguez | — |
| 🥈 | Maribel Casillas | — |
| 🥉 | Derek Yio | — |
| 4 | Ted Knox | — |
| 5 | Jay Martinez | — |
| 6 | Michael Chang | — |
| 7 | Sarah Chang | — |
| 8 | Chelsea Ramirez | — |
| 9 | Giovanna Libby | — |
| 10 | Paul Kirz Jr | — |
| 11 | Tatiana Raygoza | — |
| 12 | NOREEN AGUILERA | — |
| 13 | ALBERT MENDOZA | — |
| 14 | Jeff Zhang | — |
| 15 | Chanelle Tabatabaie | — |
| 16 | Lian Tran-Zhang | — |
| 17 | Gloria Eskandari | — |
| 18 | Colin Gould | — |
| 19 | Layla Godoy | — |
| 20 | Anonymous Anonymous | — |
| 21 | Jed Behar | — |
| 22 | Larysha Green | — |
| 23 | Andrea Echauri | — |
| 24 | Karmina Ramirez | — |
| 25 | Anonymous Anonymous | — |
| 26 | Cassandra Hawkins | — |
| 27 | Lea RAMOS | — |
| 28 | Koylee Ramos | — |
| 29 | Marjorie Panimdim | — |
| 30 | Maria Martinez | — |
| 31 | Lizette Estrada | — |
| 32 | leomar pondivida | — |
| 33 | Jordan Farber | — |
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