Pacific Coast Running Festival

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Long Beach, WA

5KHalf Marathon1 Mile10KMarathon$15 entry
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Scenery near the Pacific Coast Running Festival course in Long Beach, Washington
Near the course in Long Beach, Washington. Photo: Chris Light (CC BY-SA 4.0).

The race in 60 seconds

Date
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Location
Long Beach, WAall Washington races
Distances
5K, Half Marathon, 1 Mile, 10K, Marathon
Entry fee
$15fees typically rise close to race day
Registration
RunSignUpdirect link below, no account needed to browse

What race day usually feels like

Based on the last three years, race week in September typically sees lows near 53°F and highs around 62°F: classic PR weather if the wind behaves. Weather normals computed from Long Beach-area conditions for race week, not the nearest big city.

Pacing the Marathon

Overall average pace for the Marathon, aid and rest stops included. Find your band before the start and let the first miles feel too easy.

Finish timeAverage paceFeels like
3:037:00 /miFront of the field
4:099:30 /miStrong, steady effort
5:1412:00 /miComfortable and conversational
6:3315:00 /miEvery finish counts

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Listing data refreshed nightly from the registration platform. Photos via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). Last template review July 2026. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix it fast.