Release the Kraken 5K. 10K. 18 Miler & 50K
Release the Kraken 5K. 10K. 18 Miler & 50K is a running race on April 3, 2027 in Long Beach, CA, with entry fees from $40 to $85.
- Date
- April 3, 2027 (197 days to go)
- Price
- $40–$85
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
Events
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
70°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
13%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Long Beach Daugherty Fld, 4 mi from the venue.
About Long Beach, CA
Population
458,491
as of 2023
City Elevation
15 ft
Nearest Airport
LGB
Long Beach International Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Release the Kraken 5K. 10K. 18 Miler & 50K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
197
Days to train
- Race
- Release the Kraken 5K. 10K. 18 Miler & 50K
- Date
- April 3, 2027
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Release the Kraken 5K. 10K. 18 Miler & 50K
Apr 3, 2027