
Long Beach Mile
Long Beach Mile is a community-focused, evening timed mile event hosted at the scenic Marine Stadium in Long Beach. Built for PR chasers, first timers, families, and the local running community, the event delivers a fast, flat, photo-forward mile under twilight lighting with a finish arch and waterfront celebration.
The August 13, 2026 event will feature multiple mile races in one evening, including a Youth Mile, family/community waves for recreational runners and families, open waves for competitive runners, and Elite Men's and Elite Women's Mile races — all on a certified, fast, flat 1.00‑mile out‑and‑back course at Marine Stadium.
Expecting over 650 race participants and 1,000 spectators at the first ever LBM.
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79% CREDIT RUNNING WITH IMPROVING THEIR PHYSICAL HEALTH 81% CREDIT RUNNING WITH IMPROVING THEIR MENTAL HEALTH
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