Jurassic Jaunt – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Embark on a prehistoric adventure at the Jurassic Jaunt and feel the thrill of the chase and let out your inner T-Rex!

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

Friday
4-6:00pm – Early bib pick-up at Sports Basement Long Beach 2100 N Bellflower, LB, CA 90815

Saturday
6:20am – Bib pick-up opens at the tables
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 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.

We will have tent set up west of the Finish Line for spectators to watch you run. See map at the bottom of this email. We do not have shade or seating in the festival area for them.

On-Course Support: A fully stocked water station is located on course. 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.

Awards: All finishers earn a race medal. 1st place medals are given 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 earlier on Instagram. 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, San Diego, and Fountain Valley. 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!

Join fellow runners on September 19, 2026 for the Jurassic Jaunt – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K, 10 Miler, Half-Marathon featuring a flat and fast course in Long Beach.