Events
Register 2 or More Friends and Family for Less
Half Marathon
Price:
$63.53
incl. $4.54 Fee
Time:
7:00AM PST
- 10:25AM PST
Registration ends November 1, 2026 at 5:00am PST
Race Description
🌺 Viva La Vida 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
📅 Sunday, November 1 | Long Beach, CA
📍 Start/Finish: 5400 E Ocean Blvd
💀 Celebrate life, honor those who came before us, and run your heart out at our Day of the Dead-inspired race by the beach. Dress to impress—our costume contest is ON! Whether you're decked out in marigolds, skull face paint, or a full-on altar on your back (hey, we’ve seen it all), this run is about honoring traditions and having a blast.
🏁 Race Day Schedule:
Two Start Times for the different distances
Half Marathon: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K: 8:00 AM
1 Miler: 8:45 AM
Bib Pick-Up (Runner Check in): 6:15–8:00 AM @ the Race Ready Athletics Tent
Course Cut-Off: 10:30 AM sharp
🎉 Event Highlights:
🏅 Viva la VidaFinisher Medals
📸 Free Race-Day Photos
⏱️ Chip-Timed with Awards
🚰 Water Stations & Restrooms on Course
👶 Stroller-Friendly, Beginner-Welcoming
🍩 Epic Photo Stops
🎭 Costume Contest Prizes
🌞 Why CaliFlow Runs?
We're not just a race—we're a movement. Expect high vibes, community spirit, and themes that make you say "Wait, what?!" Whether you're chasing a PR or just vibing in your skeleton jumpsuit, you belong here.
#VivaLaVidaRun #DayOfTheDeadRun #LongBeachRaces #RunWithPurpose #CaliFlowRuns #RunTheLBC #CelebrateLifeRun
Parking
Parking Info – Easy, Close & Beachfront
Parking is just a few steps from the start line at 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803.
🛣️ Street Parking:
Free along Ocean Blvd and down the Peninsula. Just be mindful of posted signs.
Accepted vehicles: automobiles, motorcycles, pickup trucks, and SUVs.
Pay with cash, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, or for fastest service, download the Passport Parking App:
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Lot #: 9372
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Enter your space number after parking and you're good to go!
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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
Results within Minutes of Crossing the Finish Line
Easy Race Day Experience
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
With 50+ events each year, there’s always a place for you at the start line.
Our Course
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
Our Community
CaliFlow Runs = Community
Running doesn’t have to be lonely.
Here, you’re supported, celebrated, and part of something bigger. Strangers become cheerleaders, and finish lines turn into shared moments you won’t forget.
No pressure. Just connection, movement, and good energy.
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Official Charity Partner
Girls on the Run Los Angeles County (GOTRLA) believes every girl deserves the opportunity to build confidence, connection, and a strong sense of self. Through our fun, experience-based program that integrates running, we inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident while developing skills that last a lifetime.
Each year, GOTRLA serves more than 1,300 girls across Los Angeles County, and thanks to the generosity of our donors, 86% of participants take part at no cost to their families. This ensures that every girl, regardless of financial circumstances, can access a safe, supportive space to unlock her limitless potential.
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