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Pacific Coast Running Festival
Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Long Beach, WA
The race in 60 seconds
It is one of 114 races on the Washington calendar that September. At $15, entry sits below the $35 median for a Washington marathon.
What race day usually feels like
Based on the last three years, race week in September typically sees lows near 53°F and highs around 62°F: classic PR weather if the wind behaves. Weather normals computed from Long Beach-area conditions for race week, not the nearest big city.
How the field ran it in 2025
Real chip times from the 2025 official results, not estimates. Use the median as your reality check: half the field finished slower than it.
| 2025 Sand Marathon · 13 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 2:59:52 | 6:52 /mi |
| Top 25% | 4:40:17 | 10:42 /mi |
| Median finisher | 4:56:23 | 11:19 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 5:02:23 | 11:32 /mi |
| Final finisher | 6:01:39 | 13:48 /mi |
| 2025 Half Marathon · 63 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1:35:15 | 7:16 /mi |
| Top 25% | 2:06:21 | 9:39 /mi |
| Median finisher | 2:27:36 | 11:16 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 2:43:19 | 12:28 /mi |
| Final finisher | 4:37:49 | 21:12 /mi |
| 2025 10K · 77 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 46:24 | 7:29 /mi |
| Top 25% | 56:26 | 9:06 /mi |
| Median finisher | 1:06:00 | 10:39 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 1:20:36 | 13:00 /mi |
| Final finisher | 1:54:52 | 18:32 /mi |
Official 2025 results via RunSignUp, 153 finishers across 3 events.
Common questions
When is Pacific Coast Running Festival?
Pacific Coast Running Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Where is Pacific Coast Running Festival held?
Pacific Coast Running Festival is held in Long Beach, Washington. It is about 43 miles from Aberdeen and 84 miles from Vancouver.
What distances does Pacific Coast Running Festival offer?
The listed distances are 5K, Half Marathon, 1 Mile, 10K, Marathon.
How much does Pacific Coast Running Festival cost?
Entry is listed from $15. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.
How do I register for Pacific Coast Running Festival?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
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See every race on the Washington calendar, Washington Marathons, Washington Half Marathons, or use the Race Finder for maps and filters.
Register for Pacific Coast Running Festival →on RunSignUp · entry from $15
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