description Long Beach Marathon Overview
The Long Beach Marathon is an annual road marathon held in Long Beach, California, over the standard 42.195-kilometre distance. First staged in 1982, its course incorporates coastal sections near the Pacific Ocean as well as streets and landmarks within the city. The event is organized for recreational and competitive runners and is commonly accompanied by shorter races, allowing participation without completing the full marathon.
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How long is the Long Beach Marathon?
It covers 26.2 miles, the standard 42.195 km marathon distance. The official race page describes the course as fast and flat at sea-level elevation. [Long Beach Marathon](https://runlongbeach.com/events/marathon/)
What landmarks does the Long Beach Marathon course pass?
The route starts downtown, heads toward the Queen Mary and Shoreline Village, follows the Pacific Ocean, then passes Belmont Shore and Marine Stadium. It also includes a 5K loop around California State University, Long Beach before returning toward Ocean Boulevard. [Long Beach Marathon](https://runlongbeach.com/events/marathon/)
When was the Long Beach Marathon first held?
The first Long Beach Marathon was held in 1982, with contemporary reporting noting about 1,600 runners in that inaugural race. The event has since grown into a weekend program with marathon and shorter races. [Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-01-31-hl-2100-story.html)
Is the Long Beach Marathon a Boston qualifier?
The race's official listing describes the marathon as USATF-certified and an official Boston qualifier. It also lists a half marathon, 5K, and bike tour during the event weekend. [Long Beach Marathon](https://runlongbeach.com/events/marathon/)
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