Dog Days of Summer – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Race Overview

🐾:☀️ Join us at Alamitos Beach for the Dog Days of Summer Run, a sun-soaked celebration of good vibes, wagging tails, and coastal miles. Whether you're chasing a new PR or just cruising the beach path, this feel-good race is your chance to run wild, stay cool, and soak up every last drop of summer.

Our nonprofit partners at K9 Kismet will be joining us for the Dog Days of Summer! Join us after the 5k for a doggie dash with your pup to get race photos together! There will be treats post-race!

Race Details

• Start Location: Alamitos Beach, 780 E Shoreline Dr. Long Beach, CA
• Parking: Parking in the local lots is usually $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: Free but limited.

Event Schedule

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)

Saturday

• 6:20am: Bib pick-up opens
• 7:00am: Half marathon & 10m start
• 7:30am: 5k & 10k start
• 9:00am: Doggie Dash photo opportunity (must have race bib for photos)

Early start of 6:30am may be pre-arranged for half marathoners: email your request to events@:hightideruns.com. All early starters will not be eligible for awards.

Course Information

• 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

Course Support

• Open Course: The beach path is an open course: please stay on the right side for safety.
• Water Stations: A fully stocked water station is located at the Belmont Pier. Finish line aid station will have water, gatorade, gels, and fruit snacks.
• Safety: All High Tides Crew Members have received CPR training and first aid kits are available at each station.
• Signage: Turns are clearly marked with chalk, a runner turn sign, and a flag.

Final Details

• Race Bib: Please wear your race bib on the front of your shirt so we can track your time and send your pics!
• Gear Check: Personal items may be left with staff at the registration tent: please bring your own bag.
• Awards: All finishers earn a race medal: 1st place medals are awarded 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 shared on Instagram. Race photos are free!

Future Events

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, and Orange County. Register for multiple races at a time to earn a discount. Check our full schedule

Questions?

Check our FAQ page, it's probably answered there!