Nike After Dark Tour 2026 is bringing an evening of running, coastal views and community energy to the South Bay on Saturday, October 24. The LA 13.1 half marathon starts and finishes at Redondo Beach King Harbor, taking runners through Redondo Beach, Torrance and Hermosa Beach.

Built for women and powered by Nike, the race is expected to welcome 12,000 runners. Race registration is sold out, but you can still support runners along the course and explore the weekend’s spectator activities.

At a Glance

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Race start: 5 p.m. PDT
• Start and finish: Redondo Beach King Harbor. Nike lists the start-line address as 300 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach.
• Distance: 13.1 miles through Redondo Beach, Torrance and Hermosa Beach
• Expected field: 12,000 runners
• Registration: Sold out
• Expotique: 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, a separate location from the start-line address.

Visit Nike’s official LA event website for updates.

The Official Race Course

The coastal course begins at King Harbor, heads through Torrance and Hermosa Beach and returns to Redondo Beach. Use the official map to choose a viewing location and plan your trip before road closures begin.

Open and enlarge Nike’s official race course map (PDF).

Where to Cheer: Nike After Dark Cheer Zones

Bring your signs, your friends and plenty of encouragement. Nike identifies five official cheer zones. Use the named intersections to plan your visit, and check Nike’s official event website for updated course details and approximate mile markers.

Veterans Park

North Catalina Avenue and Torrance Boulevard, Redondo Beach. The spectator guide describes a DJ, sign making and cheer giveaways. Google Maps directions.

Dick’s Sporting Goods: The Hill

Paseo de la Playa and Vista del Sol. Help runners tackle one of the course’s climbs with motivational signs and a loud welcome. Google Maps directions.

JD Sports and Riviera Village

South Catalina Avenue and Vista del Mar, Redondo Beach. The guide lists a live band, sign making and nearby business takeovers. Google Maps directions.

Herondo Street and Hermosa Avenue

This cheer zone features DJ energy, signs and encouragement for runners approaching the final stretch. Google Maps directions.

Pier Plaza Takeover

Hermosa Avenue and Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach. Look for music, sign making and a photo-booth moment in the heart of downtown Hermosa. Google Maps directions.

Directions identify destinations only. They do not account for event closures or guarantee vehicle access. Follow posted signs and event staff.

More Spectator Stops: Local Business Takeovers

Nike’s spectator guide also lists Barnacles Bar & Grill at 837 Hermosa Avenue, Riviera House at 1708 South Catalina Avenue and BeachLife Riviera at 1711 South Catalina Avenue. These are business takeovers, separate from the five official cheer zones above. Food, drinks and any offers are subject to each venue’s terms.

The Expotique: October 22–24

Location: 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. Spectators are welcome in designated Expo areas, including Club Hype sign making. Bib pickup is for registered runners, and appointment-based activities may require a separate reservation or have limited walk-up capacity.

The Expotique runs Thursday, October 22, through Saturday, October 24. Event details may change. Please check Nike’s official event website for the latest schedule, access information and race-day updates.

Weekend experiences include the runner-name wall, a manifestation wall, Nike gear trade-in and recycling, fueling samples, a UCLA Health reflection wall, and food and beverages available for purchase. The JD Sports Glow Up Bar and Run It Back Upcycle Studio are bookable experiences with limited walk-up spaces, according to the guide. Check eligibility and availability through Nike before planning around them.

Athlete Appearances and Stage Conversations

The supplied weekend guide lists the following schedule. All times are Pacific; appearances are subject to change. Confirm access or reservations with Nike.

• Thursday, October 22: 4:30 p.m., race preparation with Coach Lou and Coach Bec; 6 p.m., Keira D’Amato and Masai Russell with Coach Bennett; 7:30 p.m., Tara Davis-Woodhall with Upstairs Neighbors hosts Dom Roberts and Maya Umemoto Gorman.
• Friday, October 23: 4:30 p.m., Coach Rene Wiley; 6 p.m., Anna Cockrell and Masai Russell with Tiara “Tee” Williams; 7:30 p.m., Karen Robles with Tiara “Tee” Williams.

Friday Shakeout Runs

Nike’s full weekend guide lists October 23 shakeouts at Heartbreak Hill Running Company LA, 2430 Main Street, Santa Monica: 8 a.m. with Coach Bennett and Anna Cockrell, and noon with Joan Benoit Samuelson, each covering 1.5–2 miles. A 2.7-mile run with Coach Bec and Justine Huang is listed for 3:30 p.m. at Dick’s Sporting Goods, 3500 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach. Check Nike’s Experience Hub for registration, eligibility and availability; these are scheduled experiences, so do not assume walk-up access.

South Bay Business Promotions

The weekend guide lists runner offers from Thursday, October 22, through Sunday, October 25, unless a business specifies otherwise. Bring your race bib or confirmation email. These are participant promotions; do not assume every discount is available to spectators.

• Bolt Hermosa Beach: 10% off and an After Dark cold-brew special.
• Good Neighbor Laundromat & Cafe: 15% off cafe and wash-and-fold services.
• Creamy Boys Ice Cream: 20% off.
• Kirari West: 10% off.
• Martha’s Redondo: 15% off food purchases.
• Hermosa Cyclery: 10% off bike rentals.

Additional dining, wellness and King Harbor offers appear in Nike’s weekend guide. Race-night business takeover offers can differ from the general weekend promotions. Ask the business which terms apply before ordering.

Road Closures & Traffic Alerts

Plan ahead even if you are not attending. The official closure grid includes start/finish restrictions before race day and route closures beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday, October 24. Reopening times vary by street, segment and lane.

The supplied grid lists North Harbor Drive between North Pacific Avenue and Marina Way closed from 9 p.m. Thursday, October 22, to 6 a.m. Friday, October 23, and again from 9 p.m. Friday, October 23, to noon Sunday, October 25. North Pacific Avenue between North Harbor Drive and North Catalina Avenue is listed as closed from 11:59 p.m. Friday to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Open the full-resolution official road closure grid (PDF) for exact streets, boundaries, lanes and scheduled reopening times.

The spectator guide says vehicles must be removed from street parking along the course by noon Saturday, and vehicles cannot cross the route during closures. Follow posted restrictions and on-site instructions. Scheduled reopening times are not a guarantee that a road will be accessible at that moment.

Transportation, Parking and What to Bring

• Rideshare and drop-off: Nike directs visitors to northbound Hermosa Avenue between Lyndon Street and 2nd Street, near Herondo Street. Allow at least 15 minutes to walk to the venue.
• Race-day parking: There is no race-provided parking at the start or finish. Public spaces are first come, first served. The spectator guide says Veterans Park and Torrance Beach parking lots are not open to the public on race day.
• Participant shuttles: Limited options from El Camino College, Redondo Beach K-Line Station and Harbor Gateway Transit Center require advance selection through the runner’s account. They are for registered race participants.
• Bike valet: Nike’s full weekend guide places bike valet near Redondo Pier. Allow extra time to park your bike and walk to the event venue.
• Public transit: Nike points local travelers toward Torrance Transit. Check current routes and event detours before departure; there is no rail stop directly at the venue.
• Expo parking: The guide’s recommendations for the Redondo Beach Pier and North Pacific garages apply to Thursday and Friday only. They do not establish race-day parking availability.
• Bags: Nike recommends a clear bag no larger than 13 inches wide by 16 inches high for visitors entering the Expotique, October 22–24. Non-clear or larger bags and small purses/clutches are subject to additional searches; medically necessary bags are excepted but may be screened. Runner bag check accepts only the event-branded clear bag supplied at packet pickup, with the bib’s bag tag attached.

Post-Race Celebration: Registration Required

The finish returns runners to King Harbor for music, food vendors and recovery experiences. The weekend guide lists Anastazja from 6:30–8 p.m. and Baby J from 8:10–9:40 p.m. Food and drinks are available for purchase.

This is not an unrestricted public party. Nike says guest admission is ticketed, and the supplied guide requires spectators, friends and family to preregister, subject to availability. A cheer-zone visit does not include festival admission. Check Nike for current guest-registration availability and entry requirements.

Keep Exploring the South Bay

Make a weekend of it with local dining, neighborhood discoveries and more South Bay events. Explore South Bay LA helps residents and visitors discover what to do next.

Read Nike’s full official race-weekend guide (PDF).

Sources: Nike’s official LA event website and the supplied Nike course map, road closure grid and weekend spectator guide. Details checked October 21, 2026. Schedules, access and traffic arrangements may change.