JAWsome After Dark – 5K, 1-Mile & Kids Dash + Outdoor Beach Movie
- Date Fri 8th August 2025
- Time 6:45PM PDT
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $11.60 - $35.97
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join fellow runners and movie lovers at 5400 E Ocean Blvd for a night filled with camaraderie, music, and cinematic thrills. Participants will enjoy chip-timed races, finisher medals, and epic shark-themed photo ops along the course. After racing, kick back and relax on the sand as you watch classic shark-infested films under the stars. Don’t miss out on this unique blend of fitness and entertainment—register now and be part of the JAWsome experience!
Organiser's Description
JAWSOME AFTER DARK 5K, 1-MILE & KIDS DASH + OUTDOOR BEACH MOVIE
LOCATION: 5400 E OCEAN BLVD, LONG BEACH, CA
DATE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 8TH
START TIME: 5K- 1 MILER 6:45 PM
KIDS DASH 7:30 PM
BIB PICK-UP: BEGINS AT 5:30 PM (SAME-DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE)
MOVIE STARTS: 7:50 PM (MAIN FEATURE)
COURSE CUT-OFF: 8:00 PM SHARP (BEACH LOT CLOSES AT 10:00 PM)
MALE SIGN EVENT DESCRIPTION:
JOIN US FOR A SUNSET BEACH RUN LIKE NO OTHER AS WE CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF JAWS WITH A 5K, FREE RACE PHOTOS, SHARK-THEMED PHOTO OPS, AND A SPECIAL OUTDOOR SCREENING OF THE MOVIE RIGHT ON THE BEACH.
THIS IS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT DESIGNED TO BRING RUNNERS, MOVIE LOVERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TOGETHER UNDER THE STARS CALIFLOW STYLE. WHETHER YOU COME TO RACE, STROLL, OR JUST VIBE WITH THE MUSIC AND MOVIE, YOURE PART OF THE TRIBE.
WHATS INCLUDED:
CHIP-TIMED 5K WITH RESULTS SYNCED TO ATHLINKS
FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
OVERALL AND AGE GROUP AWARDS
FREE RACE DAY PHOTOS
EPIC SHARK PHOTO STATIONS ALONG THE COURSE
SNACKS + DRINKS AT THE FINISH
RESTROOMS NEARBY
WATER STATION LOCATED MID-COURSE ON THE PIER
STAFF AT THE TURNAROUND AND ON-COURSE FOR SUPPORT
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS:
AFTER YOU FINISH YOUR RUN,
MOVIE NIGHT ON THE BEACH 7:50 PM
AS THE SUN SETS, WELL FIRE UP OUR GIANT BEACHSIDE MOVIE SCREEN AND PLAY A MIX OF SHARK-INFESTED CLASSICS AND FIN-FILLED CHAOS.
THE MAIN FEATURE SWIMS INTO VIEW AT 7:50 PM ITS A CINEMATIC MASTERPIECE KNOWN FOR MAKING EVERYONE SECOND-GUESS SWIMMING AT NIGHT.
BRING YOUR BLANKETS, LOW-BACK CHAIRS, AND SNACKS BUT LEAVE THE BOOZE AND TALL HATS AT HOME.
NO ALCOHOL OR SMOKING PERMITTED AND PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL DURING THE FILM.
THIS BEACH SCREENING IS FREE FOR ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILY & FRIENDS.
SIT BACK, RELAX, AND ENJOY THE SUSPENSE. JUST... DONT GO TOO CLOSE TO THE WATER.
WARNING IMPORTANT INFO:
COURSE MUST BE CLEARED BY 8:00 PM FOR SAFETY
BEACH LOT CLOSES AT 10:00 PM NO EXCEPTIONS
ARRIVE EARLY TO SECURE PARKING AND BIBS
REGISTER NOW AND COME BE A PART OF THIS UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT OF MILES, MUSIC, AND MOVIE MAGIC.
Races
-
The Great White Dash - 5K
Incl. $2.98 Fee
Fri 8th August 2025 (6:45PM PDT)
$35.97
CLOSED -
The Fin-Tastic 1 Miler
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Fri 8th August 2025 (6:45PM PDT)
$27.49
CLOSED -
The Baby Shark Dash
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Fri 8th August 2025 (7:30PM PDT)
$11.60
CLOSED

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