Release the Kraken 5K. 10K. 18 Miler & 50K

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.