Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
- Date
- December 31, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
From the Organizer
🎉 Last Dash Before Midnight – Long Beach Edition
5K • 10K • Half Marathon
📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA
📅 Wednesday , December 31, 2025
🕒 Race Morning Schedule
📍 Location: 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach
📝 Check-In & Bib Pickup: 6:00 AM
➡️ Bib pickup will take place at the Race Ready tents
Same Day Registration is also at the Race Ready Athletic Tents
🏁 Start Times
🔹 Half Marathon – 7:00 AM
🔹 10K & 5K – 7:30 AM
🎊 About the Race
End the year with miles, music, ocean views, and good vibes. Last Dash Before Midnight is your chance to lace up, move your body, and celebrate one final run before the year wraps up. Come for the run, stay for the fun — this is a classic CaliFlow morning.
✨ What You Get
⏱ Professional Chip Timing
📸 Free Race Photos
💧 3 On-Course Water Stations
🏅 Finisher Medal
🏅 Overall and Age Group Awards
🎶 Fun Finish-Line Energy
🌊 Scenic Long Beach Coastal Course
🎉 Finish Strong
Kick off New Year’s Eve with a run, a smile, and that “I did it” feeling — then go enjoy the rest of your day knowing you ended the year on a high note.
Run first. Celebrate later. 🎊
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 Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & 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 Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Thursday, December 31, 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 Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
Dec 31, 2026