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The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Race Date

Oct 31, 2026

Location

Long Beach, CA

The Experience

🎃 The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K • 10K • Half Marathon • Kids Dash 📍 Start/Finish: Alamitos Beach, 780 E Shoreline Dr., Long Beach, CA 📸 Iconic Backdrop: The legendary Queen Mary Get ready for a hauntingly good run along the Long Beach shoreline. The Long Beach Halloween Run brings spooky-season energy to one of the most iconic coastal courses in Southern California. As you race along the waterfront, the Queen Mary looms in the background — rich with history, mystery, and more than a few ghost stories of her own. 👻⚓️ Costumes are encouraged, vibes are high, and the miles are unforgettable. Whether you’re chasing a PR, running for fun, or just here to show off your costume, this is Halloween done the CaliFlow way.   🏁 Race Day Schedule 6:00 AM – Runner Check-In & Bib Pickup Opens 7:30 AM – Half Marathon Start 8:30 AM – 5K & 10K Start (All Ages Welcome) 9:15 AM – NEW! Kids Dash (200-yard dash for kids 10 & under) 🎃🧒   🕸️ Why You’ll Love This Race ✅ Iconic Course: Flat, fast waterfront miles at Alamitos Beach ✅ Professional Chip Timing: Accurate results for every runner ✅ Incredible Photo Ops: Queen Mary, harbor views & skyline ✅ Finish Line Festival: Music, energy, and CaliFlow vibes ✅ Free Race-Day Photos: Memories included ✅ Kids Dash Medals: Every little ghoul earns one ✅ Beginner-, walker-, stroller-, and dog-friendly 🐾   🧡 Run the Coast. Feel the Spirit. CaliFlow Runs brings together community, creativity, and unforgettable race-day experiences. Whether you’re dressed spooky, silly, or somewhere in between, the Long Beach Halloween Run is a celebration of movement, fun, and a little October magic by the sea. Come for the run. Stay for the vibes. Leave with candy, medals, and memories. 🎃

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Start Location

780 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA, 90802

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

3.1 Miles6.2 Miles

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

54°

Afternoon (High)

74°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.0"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

70%

Humidity

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