Grievances & Gratitude Run – Let Go, Run Free, Embrace the Positive! 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
- Date Sun 4th January 2026
- Time 7:00AM PST
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $32.79 - $38.09
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the new year with positivity and purpose at the Grievances & Gratitude Run in Long Beach, Los Angeles on Sunday, January 4, 2026! This uplifting event invites participants of all levels to choose from three invigorating race distances: a 5K, 10K, or a Half Marathon. As you lace up your running shoes, take part in the unique "Let Go and Affirmation" activity, where you can release any grievances or frustrations by writing them down and leaving them behind in our burn containers.
After shedding the negative energy, you'll embark on a scenic run along the beautiful beach path, clearing your mind and embracing the fresh start of a new year. Upon crossing the finish line, you'll be greeted with positive affirmations to inspire your journey ahead. Every participant will receive a medal, and there will be awards for the top three men and women in each distance. With bib pick-up starting at 6:00 AM and races commencing at 7:00 AM for the Half Marathon and 7:30 AM for the shorter distances, this event is designed for everyone—runners, walkers, and strollers alike. Join us in celebrating health, wellness, and community at this
After shedding the negative energy, you'll embark on a scenic run along the beautiful beach path, clearing your mind and embracing the fresh start of a new year. Upon crossing the finish line, you'll be greeted with positive affirmations to inspire your journey ahead. Every participant will receive a medal, and there will be awards for the top three men and women in each distance. With bib pick-up starting at 6:00 AM and races commencing at 7:00 AM for the Half Marathon and 7:30 AM for the shorter distances, this event is designed for everyone—runners, walkers, and strollers alike. Join us in celebrating health, wellness, and community at this
Organiser's Description
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL, AND YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO TAKE PART IN THE "LET GO AND AFFIRMATION" ACTIVITY, OR SIMPLY ENJOY THE RUNIT'S ENTIRELY UP TO YOU. WE BELIEVE THIS IS A FUN AND POSITIVE WAY TO KICK OFF 2025, SETTING THE TONE FOR A GREAT YEAR AHEAD!
HOW IT WORKS:
LET GO BEFORE YOU GO: BEFORE THE RUN, WRITE DOWN ANYTHING YOU WANT TO RELEASEYOUR GRIEVANCES, FRUSTRATIONS, OR THINGS WEIGHING YOU DOWN. DROP THEM INTO OUR BURN CONTAINERS OR "GOODBYE" CONTAINERS, LEAVING THE NEGATIVE ENERGY BEHIND.
RUN FREE: TAKE OFF ON A SCENIC RACE, CLEARING YOUR MIND AND BODY AS YOU MOVE FORWARD, STEP BY STEP.
AFFIRMATIONS AWAIT: CROSS THE FINISH LINE AND HEAD TO OUR NEW YEAR MANTRA BOARD, WHERE YOU'LL COLLECT A POSITIVE AFFIRMATION TO INSPIRE YOUR JOURNEY AHEAD. START THE NEW YEAR WITH FRESH ENERGY, PURPOSE, AND GRATITUDE!
THIS RACE ISNT JUST ABOUT PHYSICAL FITNESSIT'S A CHANCE TO EMBRACE EMOTIONAL WELLNESS AND SET A POSITIVE TONE FOR THE YEAR AHEAD.
WHY CALILFLOW RUNS?
CALIFLOW RUNS IS DEDICATED TO CREATING INCLUSIVE, ENERGETIC, AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RUNNING EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE YOU. WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO PROMOTE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND POSITIVE VIBES THROUGH RACES THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE, FUN, AND INFUSED WITH THE UNIQUE CULTURE OF THE GOLDEN STATE.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? EVERYONE - RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLERS - ALL ARE WELCOME
ABOUT OUR COURSES: OUR COURSES ARE OPEN, WHICH MEANS YOU'LL BE SHARING THE PATH WITH OTHER RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND BEACHGOERS. SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY, SO PLEASE STAY ON THE PEDESTRIAN SIDE OF THE BEACH PATH. THE COURSES ARE WELL-MARKED, WITH WATER STATIONS AND RESTROOMS AVAILABLE ALONG THE WAY.
COURSE INFORMATION: COURSE INFORMATION [https://www.caliviberuns.com/w/CaliVibeRuns/Page/SantaMonicaCourse]
BIB PICK-UP AND START TIMES:
BIB PICK-UP: 6:00 AM END 7:35 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 7:00 AM
5K, 10K, 15K & 10 MILER START TIME: 7:30 AM
START LOCATION:5400 E OCEAN BLVD
LONG BEACH, CA US 90803
PARKING INFORMATION:
STREET PARKING IS FREE. PARKING MACHINES ARE $2.00 PER HOUR.
AWARDS:
THE TOP 3 MEN AND WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.
PODIUM AWARDS CEREMONY AT 8:45 AM
HOW IT WORKS:
LET GO BEFORE YOU GO: BEFORE THE RUN, WRITE DOWN ANYTHING YOU WANT TO RELEASEYOUR GRIEVANCES, FRUSTRATIONS, OR THINGS WEIGHING YOU DOWN. DROP THEM INTO OUR BURN CONTAINERS OR "GOODBYE" CONTAINERS, LEAVING THE NEGATIVE ENERGY BEHIND.
RUN FREE: TAKE OFF ON A SCENIC RACE, CLEARING YOUR MIND AND BODY AS YOU MOVE FORWARD, STEP BY STEP.
AFFIRMATIONS AWAIT: CROSS THE FINISH LINE AND HEAD TO OUR NEW YEAR MANTRA BOARD, WHERE YOU'LL COLLECT A POSITIVE AFFIRMATION TO INSPIRE YOUR JOURNEY AHEAD. START THE NEW YEAR WITH FRESH ENERGY, PURPOSE, AND GRATITUDE!
THIS RACE ISNT JUST ABOUT PHYSICAL FITNESSIT'S A CHANCE TO EMBRACE EMOTIONAL WELLNESS AND SET A POSITIVE TONE FOR THE YEAR AHEAD.
WHY CALILFLOW RUNS?
CALIFLOW RUNS IS DEDICATED TO CREATING INCLUSIVE, ENERGETIC, AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RUNNING EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE YOU. WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO PROMOTE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND POSITIVE VIBES THROUGH RACES THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE, FUN, AND INFUSED WITH THE UNIQUE CULTURE OF THE GOLDEN STATE.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? EVERYONE - RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLERS - ALL ARE WELCOME
ABOUT OUR COURSES: OUR COURSES ARE OPEN, WHICH MEANS YOU'LL BE SHARING THE PATH WITH OTHER RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND BEACHGOERS. SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY, SO PLEASE STAY ON THE PEDESTRIAN SIDE OF THE BEACH PATH. THE COURSES ARE WELL-MARKED, WITH WATER STATIONS AND RESTROOMS AVAILABLE ALONG THE WAY.
COURSE INFORMATION: COURSE INFORMATION [https://www.caliviberuns.com/w/CaliVibeRuns/Page/SantaMonicaCourse]
BIB PICK-UP AND START TIMES:
BIB PICK-UP: 6:00 AM END 7:35 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 7:00 AM
5K, 10K, 15K & 10 MILER START TIME: 7:30 AM
START LOCATION:5400 E OCEAN BLVD
LONG BEACH, CA US 90803
PARKING INFORMATION:
STREET PARKING IS FREE. PARKING MACHINES ARE $2.00 PER HOUR.
AWARDS:
THE TOP 3 MEN AND WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.
PODIUM AWARDS CEREMONY AT 8:45 AM
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