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Mash + Dash – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Mash + Dash – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon

Race Date

Nov 29, 2025

Location

Long Beach, CA

The Experience

Still full? Perfect. Mash & Dash is here to help you run off that mountain of mashed potatoes with a morning of coastal miles and post-feast fun. It’s the perfect way to keep the holiday vibes rolling while giving those leftovers a little competition. Whether you’re out to burn off pie slices or just want an easy cruise by the water, this run is all about laughter, movement, and shaking off that Thanksgiving food coma. Race Details Start Location: 5400 E Ocean Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803 Parking: Parking in the lot is $2/hour and starts at 8am, if you are running the Half/10m you can use the Passport app to pay for parking. Street parking is free. Event Schedule Friday 1:00-4:00pm – Early bib pick-up on the 2nd floor at Sports Basement Long Beach (store discount sent via email the week of the event & post-race) 2100 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815

Saturday 6:20am – Bib pick-up opens at the start 7:00am – Half marathon and 10-miler start 7:30am – 5k & 10k start 10:20am – Course closes (3 hours, 20 minutes for the Half) Early start of 6:30am may be pre-arranged in advance for half marathoners, email your request to events@hightideruns.com. All early starters will not be eligible for awards. Out and Back Course 5k & 10k: The 5k route is used for the 5k (one lap) and 10k (two laps) – 5k route 10m: The 5m route is used for the 10m (two laps) – 5m route Half: The 5m route is run twice and the 5k route is run once for the Half – 5m route and 5k route More About the Course This is an out and back course, meaning you will begin and finish in the same location. Our courses are not closed, which means that there are often runners, walkers, and others enjoying the day along with you. Safety is must and all runners must stay on the pedestrian side of the beach path. The course never goes off the beach path. On-course support: Courses are well marked with two water stations and restrooms along the way. Turns will be clearly marked with chalk, a sign that says runner turn, and a flag. Final Details Bib: Please wear your race bib on the front of your shirt so we can track your time and send your pics! Gear Check: You may leave personal items with staff at the registration tent. Please bring your own bag. Medals: All runners receive a finishing medal. 1st place medals are given to the overall 1st male and female in each distance. Results & Photos: An email with race results and photos will be sent the day after the race and earlier on Instagram. Race photos are free! Join Us Again: Did you have a blast running with us at our low-pressure, high vibes race? We have themed races throughout the year in Long Beach, the San Fernando Valley, Orange County, and San Diego. Register for multiple races at a time to earn a discount. Check our full schedule Have Another Question? Check our FAQ page, it's probably answered there!

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Start Time

7:00 AM

Start Location

5400 E Ocean Ave,, Long Beach, CA, 90803

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5K10K10 Miles

Course Map

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage6/20

3 years running

Size9/15

~54 finishers a year

Momentum0/5

shrinking

Loyalty0/20

0% returning runners

Course & details5/15

4 timing sources

National draw5/10

runners from 6 states

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 1:40:08

Weather5/10

typical high 68°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

50°

Afternoon (High)

68°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.0"

Precipitation

8 mph

Wind

67%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 140 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

140

Median time

2:06:19

Latest turnout

22

States

16

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:25p50 median ≈ 2:103:20

Turnout by year

20232025

'23'24'25
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