49th Annual Manhattan Beach 10K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- 49th Annual Manhattan Beach 10K · Virtual 10K
From the Organizer
Come join us for the 49th annual Manhattan Beach 10K on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 7:30 am. Experience one of the most scenic 10K courses in the South Bay with live music and a post-race expo at the finish line! 4,000 runners will take to the streets for this course through downtown and residential Manhattan Beach, finishing at the Manhattan Beach Pier. Awards given to top 10 in age group and team categories with prize money awarded to overall winners.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
60°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Redondo Beach, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Manhattan Beach, CA
Population
143,499
as of 2023
Elevation
108 ft
Nearest Airport
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 49th Annual Manhattan Beach 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- 49th Annual Manhattan Beach 10K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 49th Annual Manhattan Beach 10K?
- 49th Annual Manhattan Beach 10K is a running race held in Manhattan Beach, California on October 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 49th Annual Manhattan Beach 10K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Manhattan Beach, California at 309-301 Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 49th Annual Manhattan Beach 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
49th Annual Manhattan Beach 10K
Oct 3, 2026