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When
Saturday, September 18th, 2027
Where
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach CA
Distances
5K · 10K · Ultra
Typical weather
65–82°F · low rain risk
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2026
73–81°F
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67–76°F
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61–73°F
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68–85°F
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72–81°F
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66–88°F
dry
2020
64–89°F
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2019
64–78°F
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63–73°F
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68–85°F
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About this race
🐾 CHUPACABRA 50K
September 18, 2027 | Long Beach, California
5K • 10K • 18 Mile • 50K
Something is lurking on the Long Beach coastline.
The legendary Chupacabra has made its way to the beach—and this time, you’re not running away from it. You’re chasing it for 31 miles.
Welcome to the Chupacabra 50K, a flat, fast and fully supported beachfront endurance event built for runners ready to go beyond the half marathon, chase a new distance, or take on their first ultra.
Whether you're tackling the 5K, 10K, stepping up to 18 miles, or going all the way to 50K, choose your distance and get ready to hunt the legend.
18 MILE + 50K
The 18-mile and 50K races begin at 6:30 AM and follow a six-mile beachfront loop from the start, along the Long Beach pedestrian path to Alamitos Beach and back.
18 Mile: Three 6-mile loops
50K: Five 6-mile loops + 1.07-mile out-and-back
Time Limit: 6 hours
Course Closes: 12:30 PM
All 18-mile and 50K participants must complete their distance within the six-hour course limit.
5K + 10K
The 5K and 10K begin at 8:00 AM, bringing even more runners and energy to the beachfront course while our ultra runners continue their hunt.
RACE-DAY SCHEDULE
6:00 AM: Bib pickup opens
6:30 AM: 18 Mile + 50K start
8:00 AM: 5K + 10K start
12:30 PM: Course closes
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES
Custom Chupacabra finisher medal, professional chip timing, live race results, free race photos, fully supported course and water stations, finish-line celebration with DJ + MC, and overall and age-group awards.
Runners, walkers and friendly dogs are welcome in the 5K and 10K. Participants in the 18 Mile and 50K should be prepared to maintain the pace necessary to finish within the six-hour course limit.
THE LEGEND IS REAL. THE DISTANCE IS REALER.
CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE.
HUNT THE CHUPACABRA.
CLAIM YOUR MEDAL.
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