Release the Kraken 5K. 10K. 18 Miler & 50K
Updated
Saturday, April 3, 2027, first start 6:30 AM, in Long Beach (5400 E Ocean Blvd). Distances: 5K, 10K, 18 miles, 30 miles. Entry from $40 to $85; the 10K goes from $45 to $50 after December 1.
- Date
- Saturday, April 3, 2027
- Start time
- 6:30 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
- Area
- South Bay & Long Beach, Los Angeles
- Distances
- 5K10K18 miles30 miles
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $40 to $85 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026: 10K $45 → $50
- Registration
- Open. Opened September 16, online signup closes Saturday, April 3, 2027
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by December 1 to pay $45 instead of $50.
Register on RunSignup →Race website
Course and race notes
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.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.