Not just another race! The Long Beach Classic has you covered with a Half Marathon & 5K, plus an amazing “WINE, SIP, & SAVOR Festival.” After your successful race, celebrate with food and drink from local Long Beach Restaurants plus beverages from Porch Pounder, Michelob Ultra and more. The Long Beach Classic Half Marathon starts and finishes at Marine Stadium in Long Beach, CA. Originally built for the 1938 Olympics, Marine Stadium is host to events year-round including Long Beach Rowing Center, wakeboarding, Dragon Boat Festival, Drag boat Races and much more. The Half Marathon takes participants on through the Alamitos Bay area, down the world-famous 2nd Street and Belmont Shore area and along the Long Beach coastline. The half marathon is one of the most scenic courses on the west coast.