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Sweet Life - Pineapple Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Date
May 24, 2026
Distance
5K · 10K · Half Marathon & more

From the Organizer

🍍 SWEET LIFE - PINEAPPLE RUN
5K • 10K • Half Marathon • 1 Miler • Kids Dash

📅 [Sunday, May 24th, 2026] | Long Beach, CA
📍 Start/Finish: 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach

Life is sweet — and this race is all about celebrating it.

The Sweet Life Run is a joyful coastal celebration of movement, sunshine, and good vibes. Whether you’re running for fun, walking with friends, or chasing a finish-line smile, this event is designed to feel like the best day of summer — relaxed, welcoming, and full of heart.

Come soak up ocean views, bright energy, and a finish line that feels more like a party than a podium.

 
🏁 Race Day Schedule
 6:00 AM Registration & Runner Check-In Open
7:00 AM - Half Marathon Begins

8:00 AM - 5K, 10K Begins

9:00 AM 1 Miler Begins

9:30 AM - Kids Run Begins

10:30 AM - Course Closes

 

Same-Day Registration & Bib Pickup:
6:15–7:35 AM at the Race Ready Athletics Tent

Course Cut-Off: 10:30 AM 

 
Event Highlights
🍍 Sweet Life–themed Finisher Medals
📸 Free race-day photos
⏱️ Professional chip timing with overall & age group awards
🚰 Water stations & restrooms on course
👶 Beginner-, walker-, and stroller-friendly
🌊 Flat, scenic beach path course
🎉 Finish line festival with feel-good vibes

 
🌞 Why CaliFlow Runs?
We’re not just about miles — we’re about moments.

CaliFlow Runs creates celebration-first races that welcome every pace, every story, and every reason you show up. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just here to enjoy the Sweet Life, you belong at this start line.

Run happy-ish. Run together. Run the Sweet Life. 🍍

Distances & Pricing

Half Marathon7 AMRegister →
1 Miler9 AMRegister →
Kids Dash - 400 Yards9:30 AMRegister →

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Sweet Life - Pineapple Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
Sweet Life - Pineapple Run 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 Sweet Life - Pineapple Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
Sunday, May 24, 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 Sweet Life - Pineapple Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

Sweet Life - Pineapple Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

May 24, 2026

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