The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
From the Organizer
🎃 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. 🎃
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 Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- The Long Beach Halloween 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 Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Long Beach, CA at 780 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
Oct 31, 2026