Summer Tiki Time Run
5K .10K. Half Marathon .Family Fun 1 Miler
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Location: 5400 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803
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6:00 AM Registration Open
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7:00 AM Half Marathon Starts
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8:00 AM 5K,. 10K Starts
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8:45 AM Family Fun - Untimed 1 Miler
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9:00 AM Polynesian Dancers
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9:30 Awards and Raffles
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10:30 AM Course Closes
Events
Half Marathon
Price:
$52.93
incl. $3.94 Fee
Time:
7:00AM PDT
- 10:25AM PDT
Price increases after July 20, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT
Event Description
🌴 Tiki Run – Race Day Timeline
📍 5400 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
6:00 AM – Runner Check-In & Same-Day Registration Opens
➡️ Near the Start/Finish Line at Granada Beach
🕒 This is a chip-timed race. There are no late starts. If you arrive late, you may still run, but you will not receive an official time.
7:00 AM – Half Marathon Start 🏃♀️🌊
8:00 AM – 5K & 10K Start 🌺🎽
9:15 AM – Polynesian Dance Performance 💃🏝️
10:25 AM – Course Cutoff & Finish Line Closes 🚧
🏝️ Tiki Time Run: Paradise Run
📅 5400 E Ocean Ave Long Beach 90803
📍 Claremont Beach
Distances: 5K • 10K • Half Marathon
🌞 Summer heat meets tropical retreat!
Join us for the Tiki Run: Popsicles & Paradise — a beachside race bursting with good vibes, inflatable tiki fun, and the ultimate post-run cool down: popsicles, ice-cold fruit, spa water at the finish line.
Look for the tiki squad near the beach path at Rosies Dog Beach (Granada Beach)
🎟️ What You Get
Your Tiki Run entry includes:
🌺 Tiki-themed finisher medal
🌈 Lei at the finish line with your medal
⏱️ Chip timing with live results synced to Athlinks
🏆 Overall & age group awards
🎶 Music & tropical finish line vibes
📸 Free race-day photos
💦 Three on-course water stations
📃 Downloadable finisher certificate
🌴 Custom tiki photo backdrop with inflatable tiki crew
🍧 Popsicles at the finish line
🍉 Ice-cold fruit
🌺 Hula dancers bringing the island energy
📍 Scenic, flat beach path in the heart of Long Beach
🎤 Awards Ceremony: 8:45 AM and 9:15
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
📸 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
You matter. We’re here to celebrate you, uplift you, and capture the moment.
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
Half Marathon will complete 3 out and back loops of 4.36 Miles
5K will complere one out and back loop
10K will complere 2 out
and back loops of 3.10 Miles
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.
Races for all Paces
🌊 We Build Races for All Paces
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 build races for all paces.
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.
With 50+ events each year, there’s always a place for you at the start line.
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