Events
Half Marathon
Price:
$57.17
incl. $4.18 Fee
Time:
7:00AM PDT
- 10:25AM PDT
Price increases after April 21, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT
Kids Dash - 400 Yards
Price:
$11.60
incl. $1.60 Fee
Time:
9:30AM PDT
- 10:25AM PDT
Registration ends May 3, 2026 at 3:00am PDT
The Force Awakens In..
Event Description
May the 4th Be With You – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon | Long Beach
The Empire Strides Back – Medals, Chip Timing, Photos, Costume Fun!
🏅 Everyone Gets a Medal – No Force Powers Required!
Empire Strides Back – May the 4th Be With You 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803
🗓 Sunday- May 3rd, 2026
Same Day Registration Opens at 6:00 AM @ the Race Ready Athletics Tents
Runner Check In/Bib Pick Up Opens at 6:00 AM
👟 Start Times Based on Distance :
Half Marathon: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K : 8:00 AM
1 Miler: 9:00 AM
Kids Dash: 9:30 AM
🚗 Parking:
Street parking is free. Lot parking is $2.00 per hour. Pay at machine in parking lot
🌌 Why You Should Join:
Ready to race through the galaxy? Whether you’re a Jedi, Sith, or Rebel runner, come show off your Force in this high-vibe, costumed run along the scenic Long Beach waterfront.
🎭 Costumes encouraged! Come dressed as your favorite hero, villain, or creature.
📸 Epic photo ops with galaxy props and backdrops.
🎶 Out-of-this-world vibes with music, cheering, and space-age fun.
🎉 Event Perks:
🏅 Everyone gets a finisher medal
📸 Free race-day photos
🔄 Chip-timed results posted on-site
🚰 Water stations & restrooms on course
👶 Stroller-friendly and beginner-welcoming
🏅 Age Group & Overall Awards
🎟 Sign up now and let the Force (and your feet) guide you!
A Race that just Flows
Race Day, Made Easy
✔️ Parking just steps from the start/finish
✔️ Quick & easy bib pickup
✔️ 3.5 hours to complete the course
✔️ Walk, jog, or run — all paces welcome
✔️ Stroller & dog friendly
Professional Chip Timing
From Start Line to Finish Vibes
⏱ Timing & Awards
✔️ Accurate chip timing
✔️ ChronoTrack results
✔️ Overall & age group awards
✔️ Finisher medals for all participants
Accuracy You Can Count On
Memories that Last a Lifetime
You matter. We’re here to celebrate you, uplift you, and capture the moment.
📸 Your Crew. Your Moment. Captured.
✔️ Free race day photos — always
✔️ No upsells. No photo packages. Ever.
✔️ Bring your crew — cheer squad encouraged
✔️ Spectator-friendly start & finish areas
✔️ Real moments captured — start, course & finish
Our Courses
Flat, Fast & Easy to Follow
✔️ Paved beach path course
✔️ Clearly marked from start to finish
✔️ Beginner & stroller friendly
✔️ 2 water stations on course
Making goals happen — one mile at a time. That’s CaliFlow Runs
Merge Opportunities is a Long Beach nonprofit that supports young adults ages 18 to 28 who face barriers to work. Many experience housing insecurity, are justice impacted, or are transitioning out of foster care. We provide paid training, mentorship, hands-on skill building, and direct job placement that helps young adults build confidence, purpose, and long-term career success.
Every dollar supports paid training, coaching, and job opportunities that help young adults in our community gain stability and move into real careers.
Our Community
🌊 CaliFlow Runs = Community
Running doesn’t have to be boring.
Running doesn’t have to be lonely.
✔️ Show up as you are
✔️ Bring your people — or find them here
✔️ Feel supported every step of the way
We believe movement is better when it’s shared.
Where strangers become cheerleaders, and finish lines turn into connection points.
No pressure. No judgment. Just good energy.
We celebrate it all — your first race, a PR, a comeback, or simply showing up.
This isn’t just a race. It’s a shared experience.
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