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Long Bridge Half Marathon at a glance:
Date
Saturday
May 9, 2026
Start Times
Packet pick-up: 2 hrs before start time
Day-of registration: 2 hrs before start time
Half Marathon: TBA
10km: TBA
5km: TBA
Course closes: TBA
Location
City Beach
58 Bridge St, Sandpoint, ID 83864
About the Long Bridge Half Marathon
The Long Bridge Half Marathon is the only Inland Northwest course with more than 3 miles of running along a pristine mountain lake! All courses are flat and fast on paved bike trails and roads. Run your next PR here!
Go big and run The Dual! Athletes who register for and complete the LBHM 13.1 mi run and the Long Bridge Swim will earn a sweet Long Bridge Duathlon medal and exclusive bragging rights.
Race Day
Packet pickup and day-of registration is at the start line on the day of the race. Registration will close 30 minutes before the first race’s start time. Please arrive early for day-of registration!
Let your family and friends track your run! Link to live tracking in the sidebar.
All distances start and end at Sandpoint City Beach.
Stay for the post-race food and celebration at the finish line after your race.
Parking
Limited parking available at City Beach. You may also park on city streets, or in the city lot on 3rd Ave between Church and Oak.
Awards & Perks
Custom technical fabric shirts. Register by April 10 to guarantee a shirt. No exchanges.
Personalized race bibs. Register by April 10 for personalization. Changes to distance after April 10 will result in reissuing your bib and it won’t be personalized.
Custom finisher medals for half marathon and 10km finishers.
Overall (top 3) and age group awards. Age groups are 0-9, 10-14, 15-19,… 75+. In the 5km, under 10 age groups are 0-6 and 7-9. Placements based on chip time.
Strollers
Yes, strollers are allowed. Please line up near the rear of the start. Children in strollers should not be registered for the event.
Where to Stay
Stay and run in beautiful scenic Sandpoint, Idaho with lodging close to the starting line. Known as a walking town, Sandpoint boast numerous restaurants, food stands and breweries to complete your race weekend getaway. Find accommodations here.
Sandpoint is an easy 90 minute drive from Spokane and Spokane International Airport (GEG), and just 1 hour from Coeur d’Alene.
