The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
- Date
- February 14, 2027
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
From the Organizer
❤️ The Long Beach Sweethearts Run – Love on the Run
Sunday, February 14, 2027 | Long Beach, CA
5K • 10K • Half Marathon
Celebrate love, friendship, and movement this Valentine’s Day at the Long Beach Sweethearts Run! Whether you’re running solo, with your sweetheart, your bestie, or your fur babe — this is your moment to shine with miles, smiles, and signature CaliFlow energy. 💘
🏁 Race Info
📍 Location: Granada Beach — 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
Race Day, Feb 14th – 5000 E Ocean Blvd
Bib Pick Up - Runner Check In
⏰ 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM
⏰ 7:00 AM Half Marathon Start (Half Marathon Only)
⏰ 8:00 AM 5K 10K Start
🚗 Parking
Street parking is free (check signs).
Beach lot parking is $2/hour via the Passport App or kiosk.
Best address:5000 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803
Granda/Rosie’s Dog Beach — you’ll see us near the lot entrance!
🏅 Medals & Awards
❤️ Valentine’s Finisher Medal for all participants
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
🎭 Costume Contest: Prizes for best couple, solo, and group looks
💌 Race Highlights
✔️ Professional chip timing
📸 Free race-day photos
🎉 Finish-line celebration with snacks, music & photo ops
💧 3 on-course water stations + restrooms
👶 Stroller-friendly & walker-welcome
🐶 Dogs allowed — bring your fur bae
🎽 Vendor village + pre-race warmup
🍳 20% off food at Monty’s Dog Beach Café with your bib!
🌺 Why CaliFlow Runs?
Because we’re not here for average.
CaliFlow Runs hosts over 50+ races a year that are inclusive, low-cost, beginner-friendly, and full of joy. We bring people together through movement — no gatekeeping, no elitism, just community and good vibes.
Whether you’re chasing a PR, pushing a stroller, or simply showing up for yourself — you belong here. ❤️
💞 Who Can Participate?
Everyone!
Runners, walkers, stroller-pushers, solo heartbreakers, couples, besties, and four-legged friends. Show up as you are — and leave with your heart full.
📣 Final Word
If it’s not CaliFlow…
it’s just an average race. 💘
🔗 Check out all of our events: califlowruns.com
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
48°
Chance of Rain
23%
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 The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
- Date
- February 14, 2027
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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 Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs is a running race held in Long Beach, California on February 14, 2027. 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 Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Sunday, February 14, 2027 in Long Beach, California at 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
Feb 14, 2027