

Furgiving Run: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
Friendsgiving/Barksgiving Run offers a feel-good coastal race on Long Beach's scenic shoreline.
Race Date
Nov 22, 2026
Location
Long Beach, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, November 22, 2026
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 1 Miles, 300 Yards
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Friendsgiving/Barksgiving Run transforms the Long Beach shoreline into a celebration of community and movement. This feel-good coastal race is designed for togetherness, welcoming friends, families, pups, and runners of all paces. The course itself is a flat, fast, and scenic beach path, offering lovely ocean views.
With a focus on inclusivity, CaliFlow Runs ensures a welcoming atmosphere for everyone, from beginners and walkers to those pushing for a personal best. The event kicks off with the half marathon at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K, 10K, and a 1-miler at 8:30 AM, and a Kids Dash at 9:15 AM. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome, adding to the festive, community-driven vibe.
Participants can expect professional chip timing, awards for overall and age groups, free race-day photos, and finisher medals. The day culminates with a lively finish-line festival, embodying the gratitude and connection that inspired the event.
Race-provided description
🦃💛 THE GREAT FURGIVING RUN 5K • 10K • Half Marathon • Family 1-Miler • Kids Dash 📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA Friends. Family. Doggies. Miles. Gratitude. The Friendsgiving Run is a feel-good coastal race celebrating connection, movement, and the people we choose to show up with. Whether you’re running with friends, family, your kids, your pup, or your run crew, this is a morning made for togetherness and good vibes by the beach. Run the scenic Long Beach shoreline, enjoy ocean views, and finish with that signature CaliFlow energy that makes every race feel like home. 🏁 Race Day Schedule Same-Day Registration & Bib Pickup: 🕕 Opens at 6:00 AM Start Times ⏰ Half Marathon: 7:00 AM ⏰ 5K & 10K + Family 1-Miler: 8:30 AM ⏰ Kids Dash: 9:15 AM 🌊 Why You’ll Love This Race ✅ Flat, fast, scenic beach path course ✅ Beginner- and walker-friendly ✅ Strollers welcome ✅ Dogs on leash welcome 🐾 ✅ Professional chip timing with accurate results ✅ Overall & age group awards ✅ Free race-day photos ✅ Finisher medals for all participants ✅ Finish-line festival vibes 💛 Why CaliFlow Runs CaliFlow Runs is about more than miles — it’s about community. Our events are inclusive, welcoming, and designed so everyone belongs, no matter your pace or experience level. Come solo. Bring your people. Make new friends. The Friendsgiving Run is your chance to move together, celebrate gratitude, and start the season on a high note.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Start Location
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90803
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Coastal, Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources · 9 photos
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 70°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
49°
Afternoon (High)
70°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
64%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Furgiving Run: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
The Furgiving Run: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs is held on Sunday, November 22, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Furgiving Run: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs take place?
It takes place in Long Beach, California.
What distances does the Furgiving Run: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 1 Miles, 300 Yards.
Is the Furgiving Run: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs course flat and good for a PR?
The Furgiving Run: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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