The Coffee Cruise – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

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The Coffee Cruise  – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon runsignup.com
Date 03 Jan, 2027
Races 4 distances
Entry fee $24.50 – $38.50
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The Coffee Cruise – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

About the event

Join us for a jolt!

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

Saturday
1:00-3:00pm – 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

Sunday
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 10m and half marathoners, 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 at the Belmont Pier. The finish line will also have an aid station stocked with water, gatorade, 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 runners receive a finishing medal. 1st place medals are given to the overall 1st male and female in each distance
Results: A link for race results and photos will be sent the day after the race. 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

03Jan

10-Miler

Running

Distance
16.1K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$34.50
03Jan

Half Marathon

Running

Distance
21.1K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$38.50
03Jan

10K

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
07:30
Entry fee
$28.50
03Jan

5k

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
07:30
Entry fee
$24.50

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for January in Long Beach.

Temperature7.8° / 16.8°
Feels like5.0° / 14.5°
Sunshine hours8h 32m
Rainfall3.4 mm
Snowfall—
Wind8.7 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity71.5%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:55
Sunset18:07

About Long Beach

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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.

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Race results

Official finishing times from previous editions of The Coffee Cruise – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon.

Place Name Gender Age City Time
🥇 Hector Quezada M 44 Thousand OaksThousand oaks, CA —
🥈 Martin Gomez M 24 Santa Clara, CA —
🥉 Brian Trantina M 37 Santa Monica, CA —
4 Tom Hoistad M 32 Santa Monica, CA —
5 Aiden Sanchez M 15 Los Angeles, CA —

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