Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs is a running race on December 6, 2026 in Long Beach, CA, with entry fees from $38.99 to $44.99.
- Date
- December 6, 2026 (136 days to go)
- Price
- $38.99–$44.99
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🎅 Merry Miles 5K. 10K. Half Marathon
📅 Saturday, December 6, 2026
📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803
This festive coastal run is all about holiday spirit, good vibes, and giving back — plus, we’re collecting donations for the Long Beach Animal Shelter to help local pets in need. 🐾
Bring a toy, treat, blanket, or bag of food from their wish list (posted at check-in) and help spread pawsitive cheer to our four-legged friends waiting for their forever homes.
🏃♀️ Event Highlights
✨ Professional chip timing on a flat, fast course
📸 Elfie Stations & finish-line photo ops galore
🏅 Finsher Medals for All - Overall and Age Group Awards
🎅 Costumes encouraged! Dress festive, funny, or fabulously extra
🎅 Costume Contest with Prizes
🍪 Holiday treats & hot cocoa at the finish-line festival
🎶 DJ Claus spinning holiday remixes all morning
🕒 Schedule of Events
Bib Pick-Up: 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM at the Race Ready Athletics Tent
Half Marathon Start: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K Start: 8:00 AM
🏆 Awards: 9:30 AM
All finishers receive a medal, free race-day photos, and yummy holiday snacks — whether you’ve been naughty, nice, or somewhere in between.
💝 Why We Run
Because giving back feels even better than crossing the finish line.
Your donations to the Long Beach Animal Shelter help keep rescue pets warm, fed, and full of holiday hope. Every mile = a tail wag of gratitude. 🐾
💬 Why CaliFlow Runs
CaliFlow Runs creates inclusive, affordable, and high-vibe races that bring runners and walkers of all paces together. We keep it low-key, coastal, and full of good energy — because fitness and fun should always go hand in hand.
🚗 Parking
$2.00 per hour in the beach lot or Street Parking is FREE
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
47°
Chance of Rain
15%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Long Beach Daugherty Fld, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Long Beach, CA
Population
458,491
as of 2023
City 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.
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Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
136
Days to train
- Race
- Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
- Date
- December 6, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
Dec 6, 2026