Night of the Running Dead 5K, 10K, 1 Miler, Half Marathon SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs
Night of the Running Dead offers a unique after-dark half marathon with a flat, fast beach path course.
Race Date
Aug 29, 2026
Location
Long Beach, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 29, 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
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
As dusk settles over Long Beach, the CaliFlow Runs SummerWeen Series transforms the beach path into a hauntingly good time. This after-dark half marathon, alongside 5K and 10K options, invites runners to embrace the eerie energy and glowing lights of the "Night of the Running Dead."
Expect a flat, fast course ideal for setting personal bests, with professional chip timing and instant results. Costumes are highly encouraged, adding a layer of playful horror to the night, complete with a costume contest and undead vibes.
Runners can look forward to multiple water stations, a DJ setting the mood, and a festive atmosphere. Finisher medals await all participants, and all paces are welcome for this unique, after-dark running experience.
Race-provided description
🧟♂️ Night of the Running Dead 5K • 10K • 1 Miler • Half Marathon 📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 📅 Saturday Night • August 29 🕓 Check-In & Registration: 4:00 PM 🏁 Start Times | Half: 5:00 PM | 5K & 10K: 6:30 PM | 1 Miler: 6:45 PM 💀 About the Event When the sun goes down… they rise. Welcome to Night of the Running Dead—a pulse-pounding, after-dark race where the beach path transforms into a haunting playground of glowing lights, eerie energy, and undead vibes. Whether you’re running for time, running for fun, or just trying to survive the night… this is one event you won’t forget. Costumes are highly encouraged—zombies, survivors, or anything straight out of your favorite horror scene. 🌊 What to Expect ✔️ Flat, fast beach path course ✔️ Professional chip timing ⏱️ ✔️ Instant ChronoTrack results (within minutes) ✔️ Free race-day photos — no upsells, ever 📸 ✔️ Finisher medals for all participants 🏅 ✔️ Overall & age group awards ✔️ Multiple on-course water stations 💧 ✔️ DJ, lights & eerie after-dark atmosphere 🎶 ✔️ Costume contest — zombies, creepers & creatures 🧟♀️ ✔️ Runners, walkers, and all survival paces welcome 🧿 The Vibe – After Dark Survival Mode At CaliFlow Runs, we don’t do ordinary races… This is where: 🧟 The undead roam 🔥 The music pulses 🌙 The night comes alive 👟 And you run straight through it No pressure. No judgment. Just adrenaline, community, and a little chaos under the stars. ✨ Run the night. Join the undead. Survive the course.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Start Time
5:00 PM
Start Location
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90803
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
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 80°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
64°
Afternoon (High)
80°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
77%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Night of the Running Dead 5K, 10K, 1 Miler, Half Marathon SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs?
The Night of the Running Dead 5K, 10K, 1 Miler, Half Marathon SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs is held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM.
Where does the Night of the Running Dead 5K, 10K, 1 Miler, Half Marathon SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs take place?
It takes place in Long Beach, California.
What distances does the Night of the Running Dead 5K, 10K, 1 Miler, Half Marathon SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 1 Miles.
Is the Night of the Running Dead 5K, 10K, 1 Miler, Half Marathon SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs course flat and good for a PR?
The Night of the Running Dead 5K, 10K, 1 Miler, Half Marathon SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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