Run for the Planet -An Earth Day Run by CaliFlow Runs - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Run for the Planet offers a coastal Earth Day celebration with multiple distances in Long Beach.
Race Date
Apr 17, 2027
Location
Long beach, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, April 17, 2027
- Location
- Long beach, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 1 Miles, 400 Yards
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 255
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Run for the Planet race in Long Beach, California, invites participants to celebrate Earth Day with a coastal run. This event, organized by CaliFlow Runs, offers a variety of distances including a half marathon, 10K, and 5K, alongside shorter options for families.
The course promises a scenic experience along the Long Beach coast, with organizers emphasizing a "high-vibe energy" and a focus on sustainability. Runners can expect professional chip timing, free race photos, and an Earth Day-themed finisher medal. Age group and overall awards are presented for top finishers in each distance.
This event is positioned as more than just a race; it's a movement to honor community, sustainability, and the local environment. With a typical field size of around 82 finishers and participants traveling from approximately 9 states, it offers a community-focused atmosphere with a commitment to eco-friendly practices, such as encouraging cup-free racing.
Race-provided description
🌎 Run for the Planet 🌱 📍 Start Line: 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 📅 Saturday, April 17, 2027 🏃 5K | 10K | Half Marathon| 1 Miler | Kids Dash Celebrate Earth Day the CaliFlow way at Run for the Planet—a high-vibe coastal race honoring community, sustainability, and the beautiful place we call home. This isn’t just a run… it’s a movement. A movement to protect our planet while experiencing the unmatched CaliFlow energy you love. 🌱 What’s Included (The Full CaliFlow Experience): ✨ CaliFlow Quality Perks ✔ Professional Chip Timing – Accurate, reliable results ✔ Free Race Photos – Unlimited, high-quality downloads ✔ Finisher Medal for All – Earth Day–themed and collectible ✔ Age Group Awards – Top 3 Male & Female in every 10-year division ✔ Overall Awards – Top 3 Male & Female in each distance ✔ The CaliFlow Experience – High-vibe energy, supportive community, smiling volunteers, a beautiful coastal course, and epic photo ops Where community meets the finish line. ♻️ Our Eco-Friendly Race Commitment 🌿 Encouraging cup-free racing — bring a reusable bottle 🌿 Supporting zero-waste initiatives throughout the event 🌿 Offering planet-friendly swag and materials 🌿 Raising awareness around sustainability and outdoor stewardship 🌿 Giving back to our partner causes 💚 Why Run This Race? Feel the ocean breeze, take in the coastal beauty of Long Beach, and join a community moving with purpose. Run with purpose. Run with heart. Run for the planet. 🌍 Be part of the movement. Register today. 🏃♀️🏃♂️ Run for the Planet – April 17, 2027
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, April 17, 2027
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
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
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Open on Strava
8 other maps for this race
- Strava— 5K | 10K Course : 5400 E Ocean Blvd LB
- Strava— Half Marathon Course : Granada Beach
- Strava— 5K | 10K Course : Granada Beach
- Strava— 5K | 10K Course : Bolsa
- Strava— Half Marathon Course : Bolsa
- Strava— 5K | 10K Course : Venice
- Strava— Half Marathon Course : Venice
- Strava— 5K | 10K Course : Santa Monica
Quality Score
4 years running
~82 finishers a year
shrinking
0% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 9 states
winner 1:33:01
typical high 68°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
52°
Afternoon (High)
68°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
74%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 255 finishers actually crossed the line across 4 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
255
Median time
2:13:23
Latest turnout
82
States
19
Turnout by year
2023–2026
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Frequently asked
When is the Run for the Planet -An Earth Day Run by CaliFlow Runs - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon?
The Run for the Planet -An Earth Day Run by CaliFlow Runs - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon is held on Saturday, April 17, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Run for the Planet -An Earth Day Run by CaliFlow Runs - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Long beach, California.
What distances does the Run for the Planet -An Earth Day Run by CaliFlow Runs - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 1 Miles, 400 Yards.
Is the Run for the Planet -An Earth Day Run by CaliFlow Runs - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Run for the Planet -An Earth Day Run by CaliFlow Runs - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Run for the Planet -An Earth Day Run by CaliFlow Runs - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 255 runners who have completed the Run for the Planet -An Earth Day Run by CaliFlow Runs - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
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