This weekend we run in honor of Read Across America Week, which kicks off on Monday! Bring a book to donate!
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.
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.
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
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
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!
Feb 27, 2027
Distance — 10-Miler
Type — Running
07:00
$34.50
Feb 27, 2027
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
07:00
$38.50
Feb 27, 2027
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
07:30
$28.50
Feb 27, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:30
$24.50
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in 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.
Read more launchOfficial 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 | — |
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