Blue Moon 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
- Date
- May 31, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
From the Organizer
🌕 Blue Moon Run (Morning Race)
5K • 10K • Half Marathon
Sunday, May 31, 2026 | Long Beach, CA
⏰Race Day Schedule
📍 Location: 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 (Granada Beach)
Registration/Runner Check-In Opens: 6:00 AM
Race Start Times:
• Half Marathon: 7:00 AM
• 5K & 10K: 8:00 AM
🌊 Race Highlights
🌕 Professionally chip-timed for accurate results
📸 Free race-day photos & downloadable finish-line pics
🎖️ Finisher medals for all participants
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
🌊 Flat, fast, scenic beach course
🥤 Water stations & restrooms along the route
🎶 Finish-line music, snacks, and photo moments to celebrate your miles
🚗 Parking Info
Street parking available (check posted signs for street sweeping).
Paid beach lot parking is $2.00 per hour via Passport app or on-site machine.
Arrive early for best access near the start line.
This run really is once in a blue moon — literally.
Join us on the morning of the actual Blue Moon for a rare and memorable coastal run designed to celebrate movement, timing, and being present for moments that don’t come around often. Whether you’re chasing miles, memories, or just the magic of a truly unique day, this is one you’ll want to say you were part of.
Expect ocean views, high vibes, and that unmistakable CaliFlow energy — all under the glow of a moon that only shows up every few years. 💙🌕
🔵 Fun Blue Moon Facts
A Blue Moon happens when there are two full moons in one month
It occurs only every 2–3 years, which is why we say “once in a blue moon”
The moon isn’t actually blue — but the moment is still rare and special
This is one of those runs people remember and say: “I was there for that.”
🌺 Why CaliFlow Runs?
At CaliFlow Runs, we believe running should be inclusive, affordable, and fun. We host 50+ events each year to create experiences where everyone — of every pace and background — feels welcome.
Our races are known for professional execution, free photos, great vibes, and a strong sense of community — without the big-race price tag. Whether you’re racing the clock or soaking in the moment, you belong here.
👟 Who Can Participate?
Everyone!
Runners • Walkers • Strollers • All paces welcome
Come as you are. Leave with rare miles and a great story. 💙
If it’s not CaliFlow, it’s just an average race. 💙
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
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 Blue Moon 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Blue Moon 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 Blue Moon 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Sunday, May 31, 2026 in Long Beach, CA at 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Blue Moon 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Blue Moon 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
May 31, 2026