On Sunday, April 3, racing fans and runners of all skill levels and ages will have the opportunity to “run the course” at the 4th Annual Grand Prix 5K, which will benefit local charities through the Grand Prix Foundation of Long Beach.
Participants will run a two-lap tour of the world-famous Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach race course including Pine Avenue and Seaside Way, with the finish at the official Grand Prix start/finish line on Shoreline Drive. Kids 12 and under can get in on the action with the Kids’ Turbo 1K, which will take place after the main races on a portion of the regular race course. The other two races will be the Elite/Pro 5K (those who can finish the race in under 25 minutes) which will start at 7:30 a.m. and the run for the general public, beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Entry fees for the Grand Prix 5K will be $25 per person for the Elite and Open categories until Jan. 23, with each paid person being entered in a drawing to win a ride in an Acura NSX pace car around the Acura Grand Prix racetrack. The drawing will take place at the conclusion of the 5K.
On Jan. 24, the entry fees will go up to $30 for the Elite and Open categories until Feb. 20, then rise to $40 through March 20 and $45 thereafter. The entry fee entitles each paid runner a finisher medal, an official Grand Prix 5K t-shirt, post-race refreshments and two complimentary Friday general admission tickets to the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, a $74 value. In addition, there will be activities in the 5K festival area at the conclusion of the run.
The Kid’s Turbo 1K entry fee will be $10 until Feb. 20 – increasing to $15 through race day – and include a finisher medal and post-race refreshments.
Results from the 2021 Grand Prix 5K can be found here.
Below are photos from the Grand Prix 5K.
2022 schedule will be available at a later date!
- Course map
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Directions & Parking
Park your car. Hop a train or bus. From virtually anywhere in Southern California, surface transportation will whisk you right to the downtown gates of the Grand Prix 5K course with no gridlock worries.
Click here for a Google Map of Long Beach
Enter the following address into your GPS device for driving directions to the event:
The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802Parking will be available at the Convention Center at either the Terrace Parking Garage, Ocean Blvd. & Collins Way, or the Pike Parking structure at 65 Cedar Ave.
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FAQ
What is the last day to register?Registration will remain open until sold out (NOTE: LAST YEAR THE RACE SOLD OUT TWO WEEKS BEFORE EVENT).Can I mail a registration in?Yes. Please call (562) 490-4509 for a printable registration form and send it to Run Racing, 10545 Humbolt Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720.Can I pick up race items for others?In order to pick race items for others (maximum of 2 other people), you must bring a 1) printed and signed waiver (available on the 5K home page) and 2) a copy of participant’s photo I.D. (can be a picture on a smart phone).Do you offer refunds?No, there are no refunds once you are registered.
VOLUNTEER
We are looking for volunteers to help with packet pickup, pre-event prep, traffic control, the exhibitor area and course management. If you are interested in helping out, please sign up here.
SPONSOR
Promote your business and support Long Beach charities while you’re doing it! Our sponsors make the annual Grand Prix 5K Run possible through their participation and community outreach. For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Grand Prix Foundation of Long Beach President Rick Duree at [email protected].
EXHIBIT
Promote your products and services at the annual Grand Prix 5K Run!
Expo location – Lagoon Park, adjacent to the Long Beach Arena
Date/Time: Sunday, April 3, 7:00 am – 10:00 am
For more information about the Grand Prix 5K, contact the Grand Prix Foundation at (562) 490-4509 or e-mail to [email protected].
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