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Merry Miles Half Marathon
Merry Miles Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Long Beach, United States, in December. It is part of a holiday-themed event that also includes a 5K and a 10K, all starting from Alamitos Beach on the Long Beach shoreline.
The course follows the waterfront paths along the coast and is flat and fast, so the surface suits anyone hoping to run a quick time.
Festive dress is encouraged, and a costume contest takes place at the finish. The event raises support for the Long Beach Animal Shelter, and entrants are invited to bring pet donations along with them.
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Who it's for
A solid challenge for committed running athletes.
DifficultyIntermediate
PrestigeRegional
Entry levelSome experience helps
Good fit if you…
- have done a few events and want a real challenge
- want a choice of distances
Maybe not if you…
- want a big marquee event: this is a smaller, local-scale race
What should you know about Merry Miles Half Marathon?
- Date
- Sunday, 6 December 2026
- Format
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
How do you register for Merry Miles Half Marathon?
Where does Merry Miles Half Marathon take place?
Long Beach, United States
Part of series
Independent / Non-series
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