When does the Pacific Coast Running Festival sell out?

Pacific Coast Running Festival hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

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Pacific Coast Running Festival

Q: How hard is the Pacific Coast Running Festival 5K?

Pacific Coast Running Festival is a 5K on a road course in Long Beach, Washington. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the Pacific Coast Running Festival?

Race-day weather in Long Beach can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 6:00 PM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

September 26, 2026

Long Beach, Washington

Rolling Course

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Best for

Great for beginners

PR-friendly

Family-friendly

About the Race

NEW EVENT DATE: September 26th & 27th 2026 Welcome to the 6th Annual Pacific Coast Running Festival. This event has something for the whole family. Events include Kids 1/2 mile & 1-mile Dashes, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Sand Marathon, and Bike Tour. Rally your friends & family for an incredible RACE-cation while you explore Long Beach Peninsula!

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Yes

Vibe & community

scenic

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the Pacific Coast Running Festival 5K?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.