Main Events

The Long Beach Peninsula hosts events year around with something for everyone. Watch this page for information and links to the websites of main events. Click the calendar to the right for an overview of the best of this year, or check out our Community Calendar, which holds even more things to see and do.

Discovery Trail Half Marathon, Long Beach

Spend the weekend in the sun running a half marathon on the Discovery Trail, through the Ocean dunes. Enjoy the scenic half marathon on the flat and paved Discovery Trail, through historic Beard’s Hollow and finishing under the famous World’s Longest Beach arch!   Participate in one of eight age divisions, with many prizes available at the awards ceremony.  Certified course and chip timed.  September 14, 2013
Event Date: Sep, 14