Release the Kraken 5K. 10K. 18 Miler & 50K
Date and time
Saturday, April 3, 2027
Location
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA
Date and time
Saturday, April 3, 2027
Location
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA
Date and time
Saturday, April 3, 2027
Location
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA
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 30 miles.
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 30 Mile 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 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.
5K
10K
18.0 mi
30.0 mi