Cupid Dash 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
2/15/26 -- 7:30AM
It's time for the Cupid Dash 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon on Sunday, February 15th, 2026!
Celebrate the love of running this weekend with a donation based race!
To register can donate as little as or as much as you like through either paypal.com/Venmo or active.com. Any donation will secure your registration spot and finisher's medal. Please include your registration information - name, date of birth, distance, and email address to complete registration. Any questions just email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com
This is an open course. Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the beach path.
Course map: The course is super easy to follow. It will consist of out and back loops on the beach path that will be marked.
* Aid station is at the turn around at the start/finish has water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, Gu gels.
* 5k out and back route http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6508571
* 10k 2 x 5k loops
* 15k 3 x 5k loops
* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi loop: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6508573
Included in registration —
- custom finisher medals
- drawstring goodie bags
- free photos
- free videos
- results posted on the website within 12-24 hours of event
- assortment of snacks, samples
- friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities
- affordable cost and fun for the whole family!
3:15 time limit for the half marathon. If more time is needed, please email us at abetterworldrunning@gmail.com for early start.
Bib pick up -- 7:00-7:30AM
Start - 7:30AM
Date - Sunday, February 15th, 2026
No refunds or transfers for this specific date since it is donation based ($1)
Address - * Please check in at the tables closest to 54th Place, at the start of the beach path. NOT near Claremont Ave. Long Beach path in Belmont Shores -- 5400 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90803 (off of 54th Place and Ocean Blvd.)
Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/UfTqRHkQZdbvfR5f9
Start Map - Please see images below
Parking - Parking is free in the residential area. There is beach parking lot that is paid in advance by ticket machine.
PayPal.com / Venmo button for donation registration (no reg fee).
Active.com $0.99 registration
button (plus active.com fee)
To register for this race, please either use the paypal.com donate button, or active.com button. Please include registration information for each participant --
- Name
- Date of birth (Age for results)
- Distance
- Email address
Please register with paypal.com or active.com button, not both.
After registering with paypal.com you will receive an email within 12 hours to finalize registration.
