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 - $63.53
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in the beautiful coastal city of Long Beach, Los Angeles. This spirited event celebrates life and honors those who came before us with a uniquely themed race by the beach, starting and finishing at 5400 E Ocean Blvd. Participants can choose from three exhilarating race distances: the Half Marathon kicks off at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K and 10K at 8:00 AM, and a fun 1-Mile run at 8:45 AM.
Dress to impress in your best Day of the Dead attire for a chance to win prizes in our exciting costume contest! Whether you’re adorned in marigolds, sporting skull face paint, or carrying a full altar, this race is all about honoring traditions and having a blast. Enjoy a community atmosphere filled with high vibes, epic photo opportunities, and well-stocked water stations along the course. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this joyful celebration of life and culture—register today and run with purpose 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 exciting costume contest! Whether you’re adorned in marigolds, sporting skull face paint, or carrying a full altar, this race is all about honoring traditions and having a blast. Enjoy a community atmosphere filled with high vibes, epic photo opportunities, and well-stocked water stations along the course. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this joyful celebration of life and culture—register today and run with purpose 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
1 MILER: 8:45 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
1 MILER: 8:45 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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