LBC Vibes and Strides - 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

  • Date Sat 19th July 2025
  • Time 7:00AM PDT
  • Location Long Beach, California
  • Price $31.73 - $46.57
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the LBC Vibes and Strides event on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the sunny coastal city of Long Beach, Los Angeles! This vibrant celebration of health and community features three exciting race distances: a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, perfect for runners of all levels. The scenic course runs along the beautiful beach path, allowing participants to soak in the ocean breezes while enjoying the lively atmosphere.

This isn't just a race; it's a mood! Expect epic finisher medals, fun post-race celebrations filled with music and snacks, and plenty of opportunities to capture those Instagram-worthy moments. To add some flair, join the "Most Extra Race Fit" contest and showcase your wildest outfits for a chance to win bragging rights and prizes. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Operation Jumpstart, a local charity dedicated to empowering youth in underserved communities through education. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, vibe, and have fun in Long Beach! Sign up now and let's keep the good energy flowing!

Organiser's Description

GET READY FOR GOOD ENERGY, OCEAN BREEZES, AND A LITTLE BIT OF LONG BEACH WEIRDNESS! LBC VIBES & STRIDES IS NOT JUST A RACEITS A WHOLE MOOD. WHETHER YOURE RUNNING THE 5K, 10K, OR HALF MARATHON, THIS EVENT CAPTURES THE LAID-BACK, HIGH-ENERGY, COLORFUL SPIRIT OF LONG BEACH!

FAST, SCENIC COURSE ALONG THE BEACH PATH
EPIC FINISHER MEDALS BECAUSE YOU DESERVE SOME SHINE SPARKLES
INSTAGRAMMABLE RACE MOMENTS BECAUSE EVERY VIBE NEEDS A PHOTO OP
POST-RACE PARTY MUSIC, SNACKS, AND PURE CALI VIBES


THE KEEP LONG BEACH WEIRD CONTEST SHOW US YOUR BEST FIT!
IT WOULDNT BE LBC WITHOUT A LITTLE EXTRA! THATS WHY WERE ADDING A WILD, FUN CONTEST TO THE RACE!

THE MOST EXTRA RACE FIT CHALLENGE!
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO GO ALL OUT. SHOW UP IN YOUR WILDEST, WEIRDEST, MOST OVER-THE-TOP RACE OUTFIT. THINK:
MALE SIGN HAWAIIAN SHIRTS & BEACH PARTY VIBES
NEON RETRO TRACKSUITS
FLAMINGO FLOATIES, INFLATABLE POOL TOYS, OR TOTALLY RANDOM ACCESSORIES
90S LBC THROWBACK LOOKS

WINNERS WILL BE CROWNED AT THE POST-RACE PARTY! (PLUS, YOU GET ULTIMATE BRAGGING RIGHTS FOR BEING THE MOST EXTRA.)

A PORTION OF PROCEEDS AND ALL DONATIONS WILL GO TO LOCAL LONG BEACH CHARITY: OPERATION JUMPSTART

_SINCE 1994, OPERATION JUMP START HAS PROVIDED THE COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCES AND MENTORING NEEDED TO ENABLE YOUTH IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH A COLLEGE EDUCATION._


BIB PICK-UP & START TIMES
OPEN: 6:15 AM - 7:35 AM
LOCATION: RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT NEAR THE START LINE

5400 E OCEAN BLVD LONG BEACH, CA 90813

START TIMES:
HALF MARATHON 7:00 AM
FEMALE SIGN 5K & 10K 7:30 AM


PARKING INFORMATION
CHECK MARK BUTTON FREE STREET PARKING AVAILABLE
BEACH LOT PARKING: $2.00 PER HOUR (PAY AT THE MACHINE)


AWARDS RUN, WIN, SHINE!
TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS IN EACH DISTANCE RECEIVE PLACEMENT MEDALS
SUN FINISHER MEDALS FOR EVERYONEBECAUSE EVERY MILE DESERVES TO BE CELEBRATED!


READY TO RUN, VIBE & HAVE SOME FUN?
SIGN UP NOW AND BRING YOUR BEST LOOK! LETS KEEP LONG BEACH RUNNING STRONG!

#LBCVIBESANDSTRIDES #KEEPLBCWEIRD #RACEREADYATHLETICS #RUNTHECOAST #LONGBEACHRUNNERS #BEACHRUN #SUMMERRACE #SUNSANDSTRIDES #MOSTEXTRARACEFIT #GOODVIBESONLY #COASTALMILES



_ IMPORTANT NOTICE BEWARE OF PERMITLESS RACES _
_WE ARE AWARE THAT OTHER RACES MAY BE TAKING PLACE IN THE AREA AND ON RACE DAY. CALIFLOW RUNS / RACE READY ATHLETICS PROUDLY HOLDS AN OFFICIAL PERMIT FROM THE CITY OF LONG BEACH TO HOST EVENTS AT THIS VENUE, AS LISTED ON OUR UPCOMING EVENTS PAGE._
_WARNING RUNNERS, BE AWARE: EVENTS WITHOUT PERMITS DO NOT HAVE CITY APPROVAL OR INSURANCE COVERAGE IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT._
_NO PERMITS = NO INSURANCE = NO PROTECTION FOR PARTICIPANTS._
_CALIFLOW RUNS / RACE READY ATHLETICS IS A FEMALE OWNED COMPANY AND A NAME YOU CAN TRUST._

_WE PRIORITIZE PARTICIPANT SAFETY ABOVE ALL ELSE BY ENSURING:_
_ 3 WATER STATIONS ON COURSE TO KEEP YOU HYDRATED._
_ MEDICAL STAFF ON COURSE AND AT THE FINISH LINE FOR YOUR WELL-BEING._
_CHECK MARK BUTTON A FULLY PERMITTED AND INSURED RACE SO YOU CAN RUN WITH CONFIDENCE_.

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.74 Fee

    Sat 19th July 2025 (7:30AM PDT)

    $31.73

  • 10k

    Incl. $2.98 Fee

    Sat 19th July 2025 (7:30AM PDT)

    $35.97

  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $3.58 Fee

    Sat 19th July 2025 (7:00AM PDT)

    $46.57

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Location

5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, 90803, CA, United States

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