Grievances & Gratitude Run Let Go, Run Free, Embrace the Positive! 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
- Date Sun 4th January 2026
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $32.79 - $38.09
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Grievances & Gratitude Run on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in the beautiful Long Beach, Los Angeles! This uplifting event features three exciting race distances: a 5K, 10K, and a Half Marathon, ensuring there's something for everyone, from seasoned runners to casual walkers.
Kick off the new year with positivity as you participate in a unique "Let Go and Affirmation" activity. Before the race, take a moment to release any grievances or frustrations by writing them down and placing them in our burn containers, symbolically leaving behind negativity. Then, set your spirit free on a scenic course that allows you to clear your mind while soaking in the stunning surroundings. Upon crossing the finish line, you’ll receive a positive affirmation to inspire your journey ahead. With medals awarded to all participants and podium awards for the top finishers in each distance, this event is not just about physical fitness—it's about embracing emotional wellness and setting a positive tone for the year ahead. Don't miss this opportunity to start 2026 with fresh energy, gratitude, and a fantastic community vibe!
Kick off the new year with positivity as you participate in a unique "Let Go and Affirmation" activity. Before the race, take a moment to release any grievances or frustrations by writing them down and placing them in our burn containers, symbolically leaving behind negativity. Then, set your spirit free on a scenic course that allows you to clear your mind while soaking in the stunning surroundings. Upon crossing the finish line, you’ll receive a positive affirmation to inspire your journey ahead. With medals awarded to all participants and podium awards for the top finishers in each distance, this event is not just about physical fitness—it's about embracing emotional wellness and setting a positive tone for the year ahead. Don't miss this opportunity to start 2026 with fresh energy, gratitude, and a fantastic community vibe!
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 FOR 5K/10K AT 8:45 AM
PODIUM AWARDS CEREMONY FOR HALF MARATHONERS AT 9:30 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 FOR 5K/10K AT 8:45 AM
PODIUM AWARDS CEREMONY FOR HALF MARATHONERS AT 9:30 AM
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