Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
Long Beach's Día de Muertos race offers a vibrant, beachside celebration of life with a costume contest and unique photo ops.
Race Date
Nov 1, 2026
Location
Long beach, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Location
- Long beach, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 94
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida races in Long Beach transform the scenic coastline into a vibrant celebration of life and tradition. This unique event, inspired by the Day of the Dead, invites runners to embrace the festive spirit with a popular costume contest, encouraging everything from marigold attire to elaborate face paint.
Runners can choose from a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, all chip-timed and featuring water stations and restrooms on course. The event is noted as beginner-welcoming and stroller-friendly, with epic photo stops adding to the festive atmosphere. With most recent editions seeing around 72 finishers from approximately 3 states, this race offers an intimate yet spirited experience by the beach.
Race-provided 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
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Start Location
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long beach, CA, 90815
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Coastal
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
2 years running
~47.5 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
5 timing sources · 7 photos
runners from 3 states
winner 1:35:49
typical high 73°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
54°
Afternoon (High)
73°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 94 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
94
Median time
2:12:23
Latest turnout
72
States
3
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
The Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs is held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs take place?
It takes place in Long beach, California.
What distances does the Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 1 Miles.
Is the Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs course flat and good for a PR?
The Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
HalfRuns has finish records for 94 runners who have completed the Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs.
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