Grievances & Gratitude Run – Embrace the Positive! 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
- Date Sun 4th January 2026
- Time 7:00AM PST
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $42.33 - $59.29
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Join us for the Grievances & Gratitude Run on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in beautiful Long Beach, Los Angeles! This uplifting event offers participants the chance to choose from three exciting distances: a refreshing 5K, a challenging 10K, and an inspiring Half Marathon. Designed to help you kick off the new year with intention and positivity, this run encourages you to release what no longer serves you and embrace gratitude as you set your sights on new beginnings.
Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a first-time runner, everyone is welcome to join this inclusive community experience. Before hitting the scenic course, take a moment to write down your grievances and place them in our goodbye containers, symbolically letting go of any stress or negativity. As you run or walk at your own pace, feel the joy of movement and connect with others who share your journey. After crossing the finish line, visit our New Year mantra board to select a positive affirmation to carry with you into 2026. With professional chip-timed courses and a fun atmosphere, the Grievances & Gratitude Run is not just a race—it's a moment to reset and step into the year ahead with renewed energy and purpose. Don’t miss this chance to
Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a first-time runner, everyone is welcome to join this inclusive community experience. Before hitting the scenic course, take a moment to write down your grievances and place them in our goodbye containers, symbolically letting go of any stress or negativity. As you run or walk at your own pace, feel the joy of movement and connect with others who share your journey. After crossing the finish line, visit our New Year mantra board to select a positive affirmation to carry with you into 2026. With professional chip-timed courses and a fun atmosphere, the Grievances & Gratitude Run is not just a race—it's a moment to reset and step into the year ahead with renewed energy and purpose. Don’t miss this chance to
Organiser's Description
GRIEVANCES & GRATITUDE RUN
RELEASE. MOVE. BEGIN AGAIN.
SKIP THE RESOLUTIONS. START THE YEAR WITH INTENTION, MOVEMENT, AND JOY.
GRIEVANCES & GRATITUDE IS A FEEL-GOOD NEW YEAR RUN DESIGNED TO HELP YOU EXHALE, RESET, AND STEP INTO 2026 LIGHTERSURROUNDED BY COMMUNITY, MOVEMENT, AND POSITIVE ENERGY. THIS IS ABOUT LETTING GO OF WHAT NO LONGER SERVES YOU AND MAKING SPACE FOR GRATITUDE, CLARITY, AND FORWARD MOMENTUM.
YOU CAN WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING YOURE READY TO RELEASE OR JUST ONE THING. YOU CAN TAKE PART IN THE EXPERIENCEOR SIMPLY SHOW UP AND RUN. HOWEVER YOU CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE, THIS EVENT MEETS YOU EXACTLY WHERE YOU ARE.
EVERY PARTICIPANT RECEIVES A FINISHER MEDAL, AND THE OPTION TO TAKE PART IN OUR SIGNATURE LET GO & AFFIRMATION EXPERIENCEBECAUSE NEW BEGINNINGS DONT HAVE TO BE LOUD OR RIGID. SOMETIMES THEY JUST NEED MOVEMENT AND SPACE TO BREATHE.
HOW IT WORKS
LET GO BEFORE YOU GO
BEFORE THE RUN, WRITE DOWN ANYTHING YOURE READY TO RELEASEGRIEVANCES, FRUSTRATIONS, STRESS, OR HEAVY THOUGHTS. PLACE THEM INTO OUR GOODBYE CONTAINERS AND SYMBOLICALLY LEAVE THAT ENERGY BEHIND.
RUN FREE
HEAD OUT ON A SCENIC COURSE AND MOVE YOUR BODY WITH INTENTION. RUN OR WALK AT YOUR OWN PACE, CLEAR YOUR MIND, AND LET EACH STEP CARRY YOU FORWARD.
AFFIRMATIONS AWAIT
AFTER CROSSING THE FINISH LINE, VISIT OUR NEW YEAR MANTRA BOARD AND SELECT A POSITIVE AFFIRMATION TO GUIDE YOU INTO THE YEAR AHEAD. LEAVE WITH GRATITUDE, PURPOSE, AND RENEWED ENERGY.
THIS ISNT JUST A RACEITS A MOMENT. A RESET. A FRESH START GROUNDED IN MOVEMENT AND COMMUNITY.
WHY CALIFLOW RUNS?
CALIFLOW RUNS CREATES INCLUSIVE, HIGH-ENERGY, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE YOU. OUR RACES ARE ACCESSIBLE, JOYFUL, AND THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED TO SUPPORT PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEINGWITHOUT PRESSURE, PRETENSION, OR UPSELLS.
SPARKLES PROFESSIONALLY CHIP-TIMED
SPARKLES USATF-CERTIFIED COURSES
SPARKLES FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS
SPARKLES NO FORCED SHIRTS. NO GIMMICKS. JUST GOOD VIBES.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
RUNNERS WALKERS STROLLERS FIRST-TIMERS SEASONED ATHLETES
THIS EVENT IS FOR ANYONE READY TO MOVE INTO THE NEW YEAR WITH INTENTION.
COURSE INFORMATION
OUR COURSES ARE OPEN, MEANING YOULL SHARE THE PATH WITH OTHER RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND BEACHGOERS. PLEASE STAY ON THE PEDESTRIAN SIDE OF THE BEACH PATH AT ALL TIMES.
CHECK MARK CLEARLY MARKED COURSE
CHECK MARK 3 ON-COURSE WATER STATIONS
CHECK MARK RESTROOMS AVAILABLE ALONG THE ROUTE
CHECK MARK FRIENDLY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS THROUGHOUT
BIB PICK-UP & START TIMES
BIB PICK-UP: 6:15 AM
RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
START TIMES:
HALF MARATHON: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K: 7:30 AM
START LOCATION
5400 E OCEAN BLVD
LONG BEACH, CA 90803
PARKING INFORMATION
FREE STREET PARKING AVAILABLE
METERED PARKING: $2.00 PER HOUR
AWARDS
TOP 3 MEN AND WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE RECEIVE AWARDS
PODIUM CEREMONY AT 9:00 AM
START 2026 GROUNDED, GRATEFUL, AND MOVING FORWARDTOGETHER.
COME FOR THE RUN. STAY FOR THE RELEASE. LEAVE LIGHTER.
RELEASE. MOVE. BEGIN AGAIN.
SKIP THE RESOLUTIONS. START THE YEAR WITH INTENTION, MOVEMENT, AND JOY.
GRIEVANCES & GRATITUDE IS A FEEL-GOOD NEW YEAR RUN DESIGNED TO HELP YOU EXHALE, RESET, AND STEP INTO 2026 LIGHTERSURROUNDED BY COMMUNITY, MOVEMENT, AND POSITIVE ENERGY. THIS IS ABOUT LETTING GO OF WHAT NO LONGER SERVES YOU AND MAKING SPACE FOR GRATITUDE, CLARITY, AND FORWARD MOMENTUM.
YOU CAN WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING YOURE READY TO RELEASE OR JUST ONE THING. YOU CAN TAKE PART IN THE EXPERIENCEOR SIMPLY SHOW UP AND RUN. HOWEVER YOU CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE, THIS EVENT MEETS YOU EXACTLY WHERE YOU ARE.
EVERY PARTICIPANT RECEIVES A FINISHER MEDAL, AND THE OPTION TO TAKE PART IN OUR SIGNATURE LET GO & AFFIRMATION EXPERIENCEBECAUSE NEW BEGINNINGS DONT HAVE TO BE LOUD OR RIGID. SOMETIMES THEY JUST NEED MOVEMENT AND SPACE TO BREATHE.
HOW IT WORKS
LET GO BEFORE YOU GO
BEFORE THE RUN, WRITE DOWN ANYTHING YOURE READY TO RELEASEGRIEVANCES, FRUSTRATIONS, STRESS, OR HEAVY THOUGHTS. PLACE THEM INTO OUR GOODBYE CONTAINERS AND SYMBOLICALLY LEAVE THAT ENERGY BEHIND.
RUN FREE
HEAD OUT ON A SCENIC COURSE AND MOVE YOUR BODY WITH INTENTION. RUN OR WALK AT YOUR OWN PACE, CLEAR YOUR MIND, AND LET EACH STEP CARRY YOU FORWARD.
AFFIRMATIONS AWAIT
AFTER CROSSING THE FINISH LINE, VISIT OUR NEW YEAR MANTRA BOARD AND SELECT A POSITIVE AFFIRMATION TO GUIDE YOU INTO THE YEAR AHEAD. LEAVE WITH GRATITUDE, PURPOSE, AND RENEWED ENERGY.
THIS ISNT JUST A RACEITS A MOMENT. A RESET. A FRESH START GROUNDED IN MOVEMENT AND COMMUNITY.
WHY CALIFLOW RUNS?
CALIFLOW RUNS CREATES INCLUSIVE, HIGH-ENERGY, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE YOU. OUR RACES ARE ACCESSIBLE, JOYFUL, AND THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED TO SUPPORT PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEINGWITHOUT PRESSURE, PRETENSION, OR UPSELLS.
SPARKLES PROFESSIONALLY CHIP-TIMED
SPARKLES USATF-CERTIFIED COURSES
SPARKLES FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS
SPARKLES NO FORCED SHIRTS. NO GIMMICKS. JUST GOOD VIBES.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
RUNNERS WALKERS STROLLERS FIRST-TIMERS SEASONED ATHLETES
THIS EVENT IS FOR ANYONE READY TO MOVE INTO THE NEW YEAR WITH INTENTION.
COURSE INFORMATION
OUR COURSES ARE OPEN, MEANING YOULL SHARE THE PATH WITH OTHER RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND BEACHGOERS. PLEASE STAY ON THE PEDESTRIAN SIDE OF THE BEACH PATH AT ALL TIMES.
CHECK MARK CLEARLY MARKED COURSE
CHECK MARK 3 ON-COURSE WATER STATIONS
CHECK MARK RESTROOMS AVAILABLE ALONG THE ROUTE
CHECK MARK FRIENDLY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS THROUGHOUT
BIB PICK-UP & START TIMES
BIB PICK-UP: 6:15 AM
RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
START TIMES:
HALF MARATHON: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K: 7:30 AM
START LOCATION
5400 E OCEAN BLVD
LONG BEACH, CA 90803
PARKING INFORMATION
FREE STREET PARKING AVAILABLE
METERED PARKING: $2.00 PER HOUR
AWARDS
TOP 3 MEN AND WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE RECEIVE AWARDS
PODIUM CEREMONY AT 9:00 AM
START 2026 GROUNDED, GRATEFUL, AND MOVING FORWARDTOGETHER.
COME FOR THE RUN. STAY FOR THE RELEASE. LEAVE LIGHTER.
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