Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
- Date Sun 1st November 2026
- Time 7:00AM PST
- Location Long beach, California
- Price $27.50 - $52.93
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in beautiful Long Beach, Los Angeles! This vibrant event celebrates life and honors those who came before us, all while you run along the stunning coastline. With races starting at 7:00 AM for the Half Marathon and 8:00 AM for the 5K and 10K, there's a distance for everyone, whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual participant.
Dress to impress in your best Day of the Dead attire for a chance to win prizes in our costume contest! Expect high energy, community spirit, and unforgettable moments with epic photo stops along the course. Enjoy features like finisher medals, free race-day photos, and water stations to keep you hydrated. So, gather your friends and family, and be part of this unique celebration that combines running with rich cultural traditions. Get ready to run with purpose and make memories at the Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida event!
Dress to impress in your best Day of the Dead attire for a chance to win prizes in our costume contest! Expect high energy, community spirit, and unforgettable moments with epic photo stops along the course. Enjoy features like finisher medals, free race-day photos, and water stations to keep you hydrated. So, gather your friends and family, and be part of this unique celebration that combines running with rich cultural traditions. Get ready to run with purpose and make memories at the Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida event!
Organiser's Description
VIVA LA VIDA 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 | LONG BEACH, CA
START/FINISH: 5400 E OCEAN BLVD
CELEBRATE LIFE, HONOR THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE US, AND RUN YOUR HEART OUT AT OUR DAY OF THE DEAD-INSPIRED RACE BY THE BEACH. DRESS TO IMPRESSOUR COSTUME CONTEST IS ON! WHETHER YOU'RE DECKED OUT IN MARIGOLDS, SKULL FACE PAINT, OR A FULL-ON ALTAR ON YOUR BACK (HEY, WEVE SEEN IT ALL), THIS RUN IS ABOUT HONORING TRADITIONS AND HAVING A BLAST.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
TWO START TIMES FOR THE DIFFERENT DISTANCES
HALF MARATHON: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K: 8:00 AM
BIB PICK-UP (RUNNER CHECK IN): 600 AM @ THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
COURSE CUT-OFF: 10:30 AM SHARP
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
VIVA LA VIDAFINISHER MEDALS
FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS
STOPWATCH CHIP-TIMED WITH AWARDS
WATER STATIONS & RESTROOMS ON COURSE
STROLLER-FRIENDLY, BEGINNER-WELCOMING
EPIC PHOTO STOPS
COSTUME CONTEST PRIZES
WHY CALIFLOW RUNS?
WE'RE NOT JUST A RACEWE'RE A MOVEMENT. EXPECT HIGH VIBES, COMMUNITY SPIRIT, AND THEMES THAT MAKE YOU SAY "WAIT, WHAT?!" WHETHER YOU'RE CHASING A PR OR JUST VIBING IN YOUR SKELETON JUMPSUIT, YOU BELONG HERE.
#VIVALAVIDARUN #DAYOFTHEDEADRUN #LONGBEACHRACES #RUNWITHPURPOSE #CALIFLOWRUNS #RUNTHELBC #CELEBRATELIFERUN
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 | LONG BEACH, CA
START/FINISH: 5400 E OCEAN BLVD
CELEBRATE LIFE, HONOR THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE US, AND RUN YOUR HEART OUT AT OUR DAY OF THE DEAD-INSPIRED RACE BY THE BEACH. DRESS TO IMPRESSOUR COSTUME CONTEST IS ON! WHETHER YOU'RE DECKED OUT IN MARIGOLDS, SKULL FACE PAINT, OR A FULL-ON ALTAR ON YOUR BACK (HEY, WEVE SEEN IT ALL), THIS RUN IS ABOUT HONORING TRADITIONS AND HAVING A BLAST.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
TWO START TIMES FOR THE DIFFERENT DISTANCES
HALF MARATHON: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K: 8:00 AM
BIB PICK-UP (RUNNER CHECK IN): 600 AM @ THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
COURSE CUT-OFF: 10:30 AM SHARP
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
VIVA LA VIDAFINISHER MEDALS
FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS
STOPWATCH CHIP-TIMED WITH AWARDS
WATER STATIONS & RESTROOMS ON COURSE
STROLLER-FRIENDLY, BEGINNER-WELCOMING
EPIC PHOTO STOPS
COSTUME CONTEST PRIZES
WHY CALIFLOW RUNS?
WE'RE NOT JUST A RACEWE'RE A MOVEMENT. EXPECT HIGH VIBES, COMMUNITY SPIRIT, AND THEMES THAT MAKE YOU SAY "WAIT, WHAT?!" WHETHER YOU'RE CHASING A PR OR JUST VIBING IN YOUR SKELETON JUMPSUIT, YOU BELONG HERE.
#VIVALAVIDARUN #DAYOFTHEDEADRUN #LONGBEACHRACES #RUNWITHPURPOSE #CALIFLOWRUNS #RUNTHELBC #CELEBRATELIFERUN
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