Cue the fireworks! Red, White, and Run is blasting off to celebrate America's birthday in style! Dash, jog, or stroll through a course packed with patriotic spirit, festive surprises, and plenty of star-spangled fun. Whether you're racing for a personal best or just soaking in the celebration, this is your chance to move, groove, and honor the land of the free with every step! Race Details Start Location: Pierpoint Landing at Shoreline Park, 200 Aquarium Way, 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 6:20am – Bib pick-up opens 7:00am – Half marathon starts 7:30am – 5k & 10k start 7:35am – Registration & start line close 10:20am – Course closes (3 hours, 20 minutes for the Half) 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.
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Red, White, and Run – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon 2026 — Long Beach, CA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 5.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Long Beach, CA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
