Welcome to the 5th Annual Pacific Coast Running Festival. This event has something for the whole family. Events include our Kids 1-2 mile or 1 mile Dashes, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, NEW Sand Marathon and a 12.6 mile "Tour De Pacific" bicycle tour. Rally your friends and family for an incredible RACE-cation while you explore Long Beach Peninsula!
Long Beach Peninsula is the perfect location to slow down, unplug, and enjoy all the Washington coast has to offer. The Long Beach Peninsula and Pacific County have an abundance of ultra-fresh seafood, endless beach, northwest rain forests, and unique places to stay. Close to both Portland and Seattle, it's an easy escape and the perfect place to create traditions that last a lifetime. It is the perfect family vacation destination. You don't have to take our word for it - join us for this spectacular event and see for yourself.
Pacific Coast events begin early Saturday morning, with the competition and fun continuing into Sunday afternoon. The fun-filled weekend includes our Sand Marathon! Sign up now and be the first to cross the finish line and claim the title of the Sand Marathon Champion! Our Sand Marathon joins our challenging event lineup including our 12.6 mile "Tour de Pacific" bicycle tour, Half-Marathon, 10k, 5k and awesome kids events - truly something for everyone! And that's not all… Join us for our Expo Saturday and Sunday open to the community.
Join thousands of athletes who have enjoyed the Pacific Coast experience and take this opportunity for fun, camaraderie, and most of all - some of the best competitive racing you will find in the country. It's an ideal, active, family vacation in beautiful, scenic Long Beach, Washington.
The event and accommodations often SELL OUT so it is advised you register and make your travel plans as soon as possible. You don't want to miss out on this spectacular event!
Schedule of Events:
06:00 am - 7:00 am: Packet Pickup - Registration at the Long Beach Arch
07:00 am: Sand Marathon at Long Beach Arch
10:00 am - 6:00 pm Packet Pickup - Registration at Long Beach Arch
12:00 pm Tour De Pacific at Long Beach Arch
06:00 pm: Sunset Sand 5k Run at the Long Beach Arch (All ages welcome!)
06:45 pm: Sunset Sand 5k Award ceremony
08:00 pm: Expo and After Party
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