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. 🎊
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
18%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Long Beach Daugherty Fld, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Long Beach, CA
Population
458,491
as of 2023
Elevation
15 ft
Nearest Airport
LGB
Long Beach International Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
206
Days to train
- Race
- Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
- Date
- December 31, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 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 race held in Long Beach, California on December 31, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Thursday, December 31, 2026 in Long Beach, California at 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
Dec 31, 2026