2024 - The Storybook Stride – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon
2024 distances
Running
5K
Join us for a unique Leap Day 5k/10k race, where time stands still and personal records are made. Cross the finish line to earn your medal and the satisfaction of conquering the once-every-four-years day. Safety is paramount as the sun sets before 6 p.m.; volunteers guide your way, and we provide glow items for added fun and safety. Leap into this unforgettable leap year experience on February 29th.
10K
Join us for a unique Leap Day 5k/10k race, where time stands still and personal records are made. Cross the finish line to earn your medal and the satisfaction of conquering the once-every-four-years day. Safety is paramount as the sun sets before 6 p.m.; volunteers guide your way, and we provide glow items for added fun and safety. Leap into this unforgettable leap year experience on February 29th.
Virtual 5K
Welcome to the Leap-tastic Leap Day Virtual Run! In this race, the power is in your hands – you choose the time, and you choose the place! This is a virtual run/walk where you complete the miles and send us your time. Once you've conquered the distance, we'll send you not only a medal along with some goodies. Where does this extraordinary race take place? Anywhere you desire! Run anywhere you like including the treadmill. Email us your time upon completion to have your results posted and receive your medal. Select your ideal distance, from 3.1 miles (5k) to 6.2 miles (10k), and embark on this unique Leap-tasting adventure at your own pace, anytime until midnight March 29, 2024
Virtual 10K
Welcome to the Leap-tastic Leap Day Virtual Run! In this race, the power is in your hands – you choose the time, and you choose the place! This is a virtual run/walk where you complete the miles and send us your time. Once you've conquered the distance, we'll send you not only a medal along with some goodies. Where does this extraordinary race take place? Anywhere you desire! Run anywhere you like including the treadmill. Email us your time upon completion to have your results posted and receive your medal. Select your ideal distance, from 3.1 miles (5k) to 6.2 miles (10k), and embark on this unique Leap-tasting adventure at your own pace, anytime until midnight March 29, 2024
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Long Beach yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 6:21 AM and sets at 5:48 PM local time (PST) in Long Beach on February 29, 2024 — 11h 27m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 120 Long Beach events
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