Summer Solstice Run : 5K & 10K – LONG BEACH
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 7:00AM PDT
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $35.97 - $46.57
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Summer Solstice Run, taking place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the beautiful Long Beach, Los Angeles. This vibrant event features both 5K and 10K races, inviting runners of all levels to celebrate the longest day of the year in style. As the sun sets, the excitement ramps up with a dazzling glow run along the stunning Long Beach coastline, where participants can soak in breathtaking ocean views, palm trees, and the magical colors of twilight.
Join a spirited community of runners and embrace the summer solstice spirit! Participants are encouraged to wear bright colors and light up the night with glow sticks while enjoying high-energy music throughout the course. With bib pick-up starting at 6:00 AM and races kicking off at 7:00 AM for the half marathon and 7:30 AM for the 5K and 10K, the atmosphere will be electric from the very start. Cross the finish line and celebrate your achievement with a medal, while the top finishers in each category will receive special recognition. Don’t miss the post-race celebration filled with music, refreshments, and fun photo opportunities. Join us for a day of joy, movement, and community
Join a spirited community of runners and embrace the summer solstice spirit! Participants are encouraged to wear bright colors and light up the night with glow sticks while enjoying high-energy music throughout the course. With bib pick-up starting at 6:00 AM and races kicking off at 7:00 AM for the half marathon and 7:30 AM for the 5K and 10K, the atmosphere will be electric from the very start. Cross the finish line and celebrate your achievement with a medal, while the top finishers in each category will receive special recognition. Don’t miss the post-race celebration filled with music, refreshments, and fun photo opportunities. Join us for a day of joy, movement, and community
Organiser's Description
SUMMER SOLSTICE GLOW RUN: 5K & 10K LONG BEACH SPARKLES
RUN THE LONGEST DAY, SHINE THE BRIGHTEST WAY!
CELEBRATE THE LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR WITH AN ELECTRIFYING GLOW RUN ALONG THE SCENIC LONG BEACH COASTLINE! AS THE SUN SETS, THE PARTY BEGINSRACE UNDER THE GOLDEN HUES OF TWILIGHT AND LIGHT UP THE NIGHT WITH GLOW STICKS, BLACK LIGHTS, AND HIGH-ENERGY MUSIC. WHETHER YOURE RUNNING THE 5K OR 10K, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO EMBRACE THE SOLSTICE SPIRIT WITH A VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF RUNNERS.
WEAR BRIGHT COLORS TO GLOW UNDER THE BLACK LIGHTS!
BIB PICK-UP & START TIMES
RACE DAY CHECK-IN
6:00 AM - | LOCATION: RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT NEAR THE START LINE
RACE START
7:00 AM HALF MARATHON | 5K & 10K - 7:30 AM
PARKING INFORMATION
CHECK MARK BUTTON STREET PARKING: FREE
CHECK MARK BUTTON BEACH LOT: $2.00 PER HOUR
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
CROSS THE FINISH LINE AND GLOW WITH PRIDE! ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A MEDAL
THE TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS IN EACH DISTANCE WILL RECEIVE SPECIAL MEDALS TO COMMEMORATE THEIR GLOWING ACHIEVEMENT.
WHY JOIN THE SUMMER SOLSTICE GLOW RUN?
SCENIC COURSE: RUN ALONG THE STUNNING LONG BEACH COASTLINE, SOAKING IN OCEAN VIEWS, PALM TREES, AND SUNSET VIBES.
GLOW & GO: RUN AT DUSK, GLOW UNDER THE BLACK LIGHTS, AND KEEP THE ENERGY HIGH!
POST-RACE CELEBRATION: THE PARTY DOESNT STOP AT THE FINISH LINE! DANCE UNDER THE SUMMER NIGHT SKY WITH MUSIC, REFRESHMENTS, AND FUN PHOTO OPS.
SUN EMBRACE THE SOLSTICE SPIRIT: THIS ISNT JUST A RUNITS A CELEBRATION OF LIGHT, LIFE, AND THE JOY OF MOVEMENT!
GET READY TO GLOW, VIBE, AND CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF SUMMER!
LET THE SUMMER BEGIN! SPARKLES
RUN THE LONGEST DAY, SHINE THE BRIGHTEST WAY!
CELEBRATE THE LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR WITH AN ELECTRIFYING GLOW RUN ALONG THE SCENIC LONG BEACH COASTLINE! AS THE SUN SETS, THE PARTY BEGINSRACE UNDER THE GOLDEN HUES OF TWILIGHT AND LIGHT UP THE NIGHT WITH GLOW STICKS, BLACK LIGHTS, AND HIGH-ENERGY MUSIC. WHETHER YOURE RUNNING THE 5K OR 10K, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO EMBRACE THE SOLSTICE SPIRIT WITH A VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF RUNNERS.
WEAR BRIGHT COLORS TO GLOW UNDER THE BLACK LIGHTS!
BIB PICK-UP & START TIMES
RACE DAY CHECK-IN
6:00 AM - | LOCATION: RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT NEAR THE START LINE
RACE START
7:00 AM HALF MARATHON | 5K & 10K - 7:30 AM
PARKING INFORMATION
CHECK MARK BUTTON STREET PARKING: FREE
CHECK MARK BUTTON BEACH LOT: $2.00 PER HOUR
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
CROSS THE FINISH LINE AND GLOW WITH PRIDE! ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A MEDAL
THE TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS IN EACH DISTANCE WILL RECEIVE SPECIAL MEDALS TO COMMEMORATE THEIR GLOWING ACHIEVEMENT.
WHY JOIN THE SUMMER SOLSTICE GLOW RUN?
SCENIC COURSE: RUN ALONG THE STUNNING LONG BEACH COASTLINE, SOAKING IN OCEAN VIEWS, PALM TREES, AND SUNSET VIBES.
GLOW & GO: RUN AT DUSK, GLOW UNDER THE BLACK LIGHTS, AND KEEP THE ENERGY HIGH!
POST-RACE CELEBRATION: THE PARTY DOESNT STOP AT THE FINISH LINE! DANCE UNDER THE SUMMER NIGHT SKY WITH MUSIC, REFRESHMENTS, AND FUN PHOTO OPS.
SUN EMBRACE THE SOLSTICE SPIRIT: THIS ISNT JUST A RUNITS A CELEBRATION OF LIGHT, LIFE, AND THE JOY OF MOVEMENT!
GET READY TO GLOW, VIBE, AND CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF SUMMER!
LET THE SUMMER BEGIN! SPARKLES
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.98 Fee
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:30AM PDT)
$35.97
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10k
Incl. $3.16 Fee
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:30AM PDT)
$39.15
Chip Timed Race Overall Awards Age Group Awards Unbeatable Finish Line Vibe -
Half Marathon
Incl. $3.58 Fee
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:00AM PDT)
$46.57
Chip Timed Race Overall Awards Age Group Awards Unbeatable Finish Line Vibe
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