Night Race- The Ghostly Afterlife 5K, 10K, Half Marathon- Summerween
- Date
- May 16, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
From the Organizer
🎃 The Ghostly Afterlife Night Run – SummerWeen Series
🌙 Saturday Night | 5K • 10K • Half Marathon
📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
🕓 Check-In: 4:00 PM
Start Times | Half: 5:00 PM | 10K & 5K: 6:30 PM
💀 About the Event
Welcome to the Afterlife… where the veil is thin, the energy is electric, and the run doesn’t end at the finish line. 👻
Step into the Afterlife Night Run, part of our SummerWeen Series—a twisted blend of spooky vibes and beachside magic under the night sky. This isn’t your typical race… it’s a full-on experience where shadows move, music pulses, and every step pulls you deeper into the unknown.
Whether you’re chasing a PR or just running for the thrill of it, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a community that shows up, stands out, and isn’t afraid to embrace the dark side of fun.
🌊 What to Expect
✔️ USATF-Certified Course
✔️ Professional Chip Timing ⏱️
✔️ Instant Results via ChronoTrack (within minutes of finishing)
✔️ Free Race-Day Photos — no upsells, ever 📸
✔️ Finisher Medals for All Participants 🏅
✔️ Overall & Age Group Awards
✔️ 3 On-Course Water Stations (one at each turnaround)
✔️ After-Dark Finish Line Festival with DJ, lights & eerie vibes 🔥
✔️ Costume Contest — ghosts, ghouls, and creatures of the night 👻
✔️ Runners, walkers, and all haunted souls welcome
🌕 Course Info
The course begins under the glowing CaliFlow arch near Belmont Pier, winding along the oceanfront path as the sun sets and the darkness takes over.
Expect glowing markers, moody lighting, and haunted checkpoints along the way:
🕯️ The Crossing — where the veil feels closest
👁️ Watcher’s Way — you’re not running alone
⚰️ The Return Loop — once you’re in… there’s no turning back
🔥 The Afterlife Finish — where the living and the legends meet
🧿 The Vibe – Welcome to the Afterlife
At CaliFlow Runs, we don’t just host races—we create experiences.
This is your chance to run under the stars, lean into the eerie, and be part of something unforgettable. Where strangers become your crew, the night becomes your playground, and the finish line feels like a portal to something bigger.
So grab your glow, embrace the unknown, and step into the Afterlife.
✨ Not just a race. Join the movement.
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 Night Race- The Ghostly Afterlife 5K, 10K, Half Marathon- Summerween?
- Night Race- The Ghostly Afterlife 5K, 10K, Half Marathon- Summerween is a running event held in Long Beach, CA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Night Race- The Ghostly Afterlife 5K, 10K, Half Marathon- Summerween?
- Saturday, May 16, 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 Night Race- The Ghostly Afterlife 5K, 10K, Half Marathon- Summerween?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Night Race- The Ghostly Afterlife 5K, 10K, Half Marathon- Summerween
May 16, 2026