Events
| Event | Distance | Start | Price now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50K | 30 Miles | 6:30 AM | $85.00 | |
| 18 Miler | 18 Miles | 6:30 AM | $65.00 | |
| 10K | 6.2 Miles | 8:00 AM | $45.00 | Pace band → |
| 5K | 3.1 Miles | 8:00 AM | $40.00 | Pace band → |
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About this race
RELEASE THE KRAKEN
April 3, 2027 | Long Beach, California
5K • 10K • 18 Mile • 50K
The Kraken has been released—and it’s calling you to the coast.
Take on a fast, scenic beachfront course at Release the Kraken, featuring distances for everyone from casual 5K runners to athletes ready to conquer a 50K
The 18-mile and 50K races begin at 6:30 AM and follow a six-mile loop from the start, down the beach path to Gaucho Beach at Alamitos Beach, and back.
18 Mile: Three 6-mile loops
50K: Five 6-mile loops plus One 1.07 out and back
Time limit: Six hours
Course closes: 12:30 PM
All 18-mile and 50K participants must complete their distance within the six-hour course limit.
The 5K and 10K begin at 8:00 AM, bringing even more runners—and more energy—to the beachfront course.
Race-Day Schedule
Bib Pick Up Opens: 6:00 AM
6:30 AM: 18 Mile and 50K start
8:00 AM: 5K and 10K start
12:30 PM: Course closes
Your Registration Includes
Custom Release the Kraken finisher medal
Professional chip timing
Live race results
Free race photos
Course support and water stations
Finish-line celebration with DJ and MC
Overall and age-group awards
Runners, walkers, and friendly dogs are welcome in the 5K and …
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10K. Participants in the 18-mile and 30-mile distances should be prepared to maintain the pace required to finish by noon. Will you escape the creature—or conquer it? RELEASE THE KRAKEN. CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE. CLAIM YOUR MEDAL.
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