Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
- Date
- November 1, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon & more
From the Organizer
🌺 Viva La Vida 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
📅 Sunday, November 1 | Long Beach, CA
📍 Start/Finish: 5400 E Ocean Blvd
💀 Celebrate life, honor those who came before us, and run your heart out at our Day of the Dead-inspired race by the beach. Dress to impress—our costume contest is ON! Whether you're decked out in marigolds, skull face paint, or a full-on altar on your back (hey, we’ve seen it all), this run is about honoring traditions and having a blast.
🏁 Race Day Schedule:
Two Start Times for the different distances
Half Marathon: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K: 8:00 AM
1 Miler: 8:45 AM
Bib Pick-Up (Runner Check in): 6:15–8:00 AM @ the Race Ready Athletics Tent
Course Cut-Off: 10:30 AM sharp
🎉 Event Highlights:
🏅 Viva la VidaFinisher Medals
📸 Free Race-Day Photos
⏱️ Chip-Timed with Awards
🚰 Water Stations & Restrooms on Course
👶 Stroller-Friendly, Beginner-Welcoming
🍩 Epic Photo Stops
🎭 Costume Contest Prizes
🌞 Why CaliFlow Runs?
We're not just a race—we're a movement. Expect high vibes, community spirit, and themes that make you say "Wait, what?!" Whether you're chasing a PR or just vibing in your skeleton jumpsuit, you belong here.
#VivaLaVidaRun #DayOfTheDeadRun #LongBeachRaces #RunWithPurpose #CaliFlowRuns #RunTheLBC #CelebrateLifeRun
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs is a running event held in Long beach, CA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 in Long beach, CA at 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long beach, CA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
Nov 1, 2026