
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
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
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
54°
Afternoon (High)
74°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
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