The Retro Run Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm start, rising temperatures
Runners will face temperatures starting at 71°F and climbing to 79°F by the finish. Humidity will be high at 85%, which may make conditions feel warmer. With light winds under 5 mph, runners should focus on pacing conservatively in the early laps and stay hydrated throughout to combat the heat and humidity. Adjusting pace later in the race will be crucial as temperatures rise.
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Race Info
The Retro Run is a half marathon, 10-miler, 10K, and 5K near downtown Long Beach, next scheduled for September 27, 2026. It has run since at least 2023, when it was known as the We the People Constitution Day Run and held on Constitution Day, September 17. The current edition carries a retro theme with encouraged throwback outfits. It is organized by High Tide Runs, the same company behind Jurassic Jaunt.
