This year’s race, organizers say, will be the first to bring a sense of normalcy for runners, fans and the city’s hospitality and restaurant industries since the pandemic forced the ra…
Thousands of runners, walkers and cyclists turned out on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, for a variety of events that took them around the city Long Beach during the 38th Long Beach Marathon.
Although Covid-19 infections are slightly on the rise again, fears of massive and lethal transmissions among the participants are largely gone thanks to high levels of immunity obtained through a combination of effective vaccinations and immunity grown on people who have caught the coronavirus. Philips Sonicare, a brand of electrical toothbrushes, was introduced in August as the Marathon and Half Marathon’s main sponsor, according to Cruz.
In 2022, participation roared back, he said, despite county, state and federal regulations still in place. Event manager Randy Garcia said registrations for the marathon and 5K run are sold out. The Bike Tour was the only activity open for registrations at the event’sGarcia said more than 1,500 registered runners live outside California, and runners from at least 20 countries will join the race.Data from the event’s portal indicated 41 teams representing charities, sport and social clubs, and even the US Coast Guard, had signed up, each with at least 10 runners and one with as many as 61.
Cruz said hotels near and along the shoreline are fully booked for Saturday and Sunday, and all kind of local businesses, from eateries to gift shops and other retail stores will experience an economic boon not seen in years.
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