The Great Bunny Hop – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT

Location: Long Beach, CA; 780 E Shoreline Ave, 90802
Type: RUN

Official registration

Distances & registration

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5KSat, Apr 4, 7:30 AM PDT · From $26.97
Opens Sep 10, 2025, 5:02 AM PDT · Closes Apr 1, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
10KSat, Apr 4, 7:30 AM PDT · From $31.21
Opens Sep 10, 2025, 5:02 AM PDT · Closes Apr 1, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
10 MilesSat, Apr 4, 7:00 AM PDT · From $35.45
Opens Dec 3, 2025, 12:32 PM PST · Closes Apr 1, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
13.1 MilesSat, Apr 4, 7:00 AM PDT · From $41.81
Opens Sep 10, 2025, 5:02 AM PDT · Closes Apr 1, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT

Fit snapshot

Great fit if hop into spring with a fun, low-pressure run on the beautiful Long Beach beach path. Finisher medals and free photos await!.

Who this is best for

Best for

casual, fun-first runners
runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for

walkers-only pacing

Race-day feel

Atmosphere: Festive
Course feel: Mixed course character · scenic notes
Planning feel: Destination-worthy effort

Course snapshot

Rolling · Timed race

Difficulty

Partial Condition Vibes Analyzed

Steady Effort

longer distance

Respectable work for the distance; manageable for prepared runners.

half marathon distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

Generated summary

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm on the official page.

Where this comes from

From the official listing
Audience cues from listing text

Good fit for

photography

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky

Hop into spring with a fun, low-pressure run on the beautiful Long Beach beach path. Finisher medals and free photos await!

Summary

Join The Great Bunny Hop for a delightful run along the scenic Alamitos Beach path in Long Beach. This event offers a Half Marathon, 10-Miler, 10K, and 5K, all designed with a low-pressure, high-vibes atmosphere. Enjoy on-course support, a finisher medal, and complimentary race photos to capture your experience. It's a charming way to embrace the spring season with fellow runners on a beautiful coastal route.

What to expect

Run an out-and-back course along the scenic beach path, shared with pedestrians and cyclists. Stay fueled with a fully stocked water station and an aid station at the finish line offering electrolytes, gels, and fruit. All finishers receive a race medal, and complimentary photos will be available after the event.

Standout details

Themed 'Bunny Hop' event
Scenic beach path course
Finisher medal for all
Complimentary race photos

Share line

Ready to hippity hop? The Great Bunny Hop offers a low-pressure, high-vibes run along Long Beach's scenic beach path. Earn a medal and free photos!

Before you sign up or book travel, confirm the final schedule, distances, and logistics on the organizer's official site or registration page.

From the organizer

Let's hippity hop together!

Race Details

Start Location: Alamitos Beach, 780 E Shoreline Ave. Long Beach, CA Parking: Parking in the local lots is usually $2/hour and starts at 8am, if you are running the Half/10m you can use the Passport app to pay for parking. Street parking is free but limited.

Event Schedule

Friday 4-6:00pm – Early bib pick-up on the 2nd floor at Sports Basement Long Beach (store discount sent via email race week)

Saturday 6:20am – Bib pick-up opens 7:00am – Half marathon & 10m start 7:30am – 5k & 10k start 7:35am – Registration & start line close 10:20am – Course closes (3 hours, 20 minutes for the Half and 10m)

Early start of 6:30am may be pre-arranged for half marathoners and 10-milers only, email your request to events@hightideruns.com. All early starters will not be eligible for awards.

Out and Back Course

5k & 10k: The 5k route is used for the 5k (one lap) and 10k (two laps) – 5k route 10m: The 5m route is used for the 10m (two laps) – 5m route Half: The 5m route is run twice and the 5k route is run once for the Half – 5m route and 5k route

More about the Course

The beach path is an open course, so you will encounter others using it. When we start the race, please stay on the right side of the beach path. The right side is for pedestrians and the left side is for cyclists.

On-Course Support: A fully stocked water station is along the course. The finish line will also have an aid station stocked with water, electrolytes, gels, and fruit snacks. We have a first aid kit at each station and all High Tides Crew Members have received CPR training. The turns are clearly marked with chalk, a runner turn sign, and a flag

Final Details

Bib: Please wear your race bib on the front of your shirt so we can track your time and send your pics! Gear Check: You may leave personal items with staff at the registration tent. Please bring your own bag. Medals: All finishers earn a race medal. 1st place medals are given to the overall 1st male and female in each distance Results & Photos: An email with race results and photos will be sent the day after the race and earlier on Instagram. Race photos are free!

Join Us Again: Did you have a blast running with us at our low-pressure, high vibes race? We have themed races throughout the year in Long Beach, the San Fernando Valley, San Diego, and Orange County. Register for multiple races at a time to earn a discount. Check our full schedule

Have Another Question? Check our FAQ page , it's probably answered there!

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