Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
Long Beach's Merry Miles offers a festive coastal half marathon with holiday cheer and animal shelter support.
Race Date
Dec 6, 2026
Location
Long Beach, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 41
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Merry Miles half marathon, 10K, and 5K in Long Beach, CA, transforms a scenic coastal route into a holiday celebration. This event, now in its first year, focuses on community spirit and giving back, with a special collection for the Long Beach Animal Shelter. Runners are encouraged to don festive costumes for a chance to win prizes, adding a playful element to the race day.
The course is designed to be flat and fast, promising a good opportunity for personal bests. Professional chip timing ensures accurate results, and all finishers are awarded medals. The atmosphere is amplified by DJ Claus spinning holiday tunes and special "Elfie Stations" for photos. Post-race, participants can enjoy holiday treats, hot cocoa, and awards, making it a well-rounded event for all involved.
Race-provided description
🎅 Merry Miles 5K. 10K. Half Marathon 📅 Saturday, December 6, 2026 📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803
This festive coastal run is all about holiday spirit, good vibes, and giving back — plus, we’re collecting donations for the Long Beach Animal Shelter to help local pets in need. 🐾 Bring a toy, treat, blanket, or bag of food from their wish list (posted at check-in) and help spread pawsitive cheer to our four-legged friends waiting for their forever homes. 🏃♀️ Event Highlights ✨ Professional chip timing on a flat, fast course 📸 Elfie Stations & finish-line photo ops galore 🏅 Finsher Medals for All - Overall and Age Group Awards 🎅 Costumes encouraged! Dress festive, funny, or fabulously extra 🎅 Costume Contest with Prizes 🍪 Holiday treats & hot cocoa at the finish-line festival 🎶 DJ Claus spinning holiday remixes all morning
🕒 Schedule of Events Bib Pick-Up: 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM at the Race Ready Athletics Tent Half Marathon Start: 7:00 AM 5K & 10K Start: 8:00 AM 🏆 Awards: 9:30 AM All finishers receive a medal, free race-day photos, and yummy holiday snacks — whether you’ve been naughty, nice, or somewhere in between. 💝 Why We Run Because giving back feels even better than crossing the finish line. Your donations to the Long Beach Animal Shelter help keep rescue pets warm, fed, and full of holiday hope. Every mile = a tail wag of gratitude. 🐾 💬 Why CaliFlow Runs CaliFlow Runs creates inclusive, affordable, and high-vibe races that bring runners and walkers of all paces together. We keep it low-key, coastal, and full of good energy — because fitness and fun should always go hand in hand. 🚗 Parking $2.00 per hour in the beach lot or Street Parking is FREE
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Start Location
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90802
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
1 year running
~41 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 7 states
winner 0:02:22
typical high 66°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
49°
Afternoon (High)
66°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 41 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2024
Total finishers
41
Median time
2:17:34
Latest turnout
41
States
7
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
The Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs is held on Sunday, December 6, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs take place?
It takes place in Long Beach, California.
What distances does the Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles.
Is the Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs course flat and good for a PR?
The Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
HalfRuns has finish records for 41 runners who have completed the Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs.
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