Mardi Gras Run - Run for the Beads - 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
- Date Sun 22nd February 2026
- Time 7:00AM PST
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $52.93 - $63.53
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and embrace the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras at the Run for the Beads event on Sunday, February 22, 2026! Set against the stunning backdrop of Long Beach, Los Angeles, this exciting race features 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances, perfect for runners and walkers of all levels. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply looking to enjoy a fun-filled day, this race promises an unforgettable experience with a lively coastal course, festive music, and, of course, plenty of colorful beads!
Join in the celebration at Granada Beach, where you'll be greeted by a lively atmosphere that feels just like a parade. Participants can expect to earn finisher medals, enjoy a post-race festival with live music, delicious treats, and even a King Cake celebration. Don't forget to dress in your best Mardi Gras attire and take part in the costume contest for a chance to win exciting prizes! With professional chip timing, water stations every two miles, and a friendly environment for strollers and walkers, the Run for the Beads is truly an event for everyone. So gather your friends, let the good times roll, and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Join in the celebration at Granada Beach, where you'll be greeted by a lively atmosphere that feels just like a parade. Participants can expect to earn finisher medals, enjoy a post-race festival with live music, delicious treats, and even a King Cake celebration. Don't forget to dress in your best Mardi Gras attire and take part in the costume contest for a chance to win exciting prizes! With professional chip timing, water stations every two miles, and a friendly environment for strollers and walkers, the Run for the Beads is truly an event for everyone. So gather your friends, let the good times roll, and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Organiser's Description
RUN FOR THE BEADS: MARDI GRAS 5K 10K HALF MARATHON
5100 E OCEAN BLVD, LONG BEACH, CA 90803 GRANADA BEACH
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND
SPARKLES LET THE GOOD TIMES RUN!
EVENT OVERVIEW
GET READY TO LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL AT THE RUN FOR THE BEADS!
THIS MARDI GRAS-THEMED CELEBRATION BRINGS THE COLOR, ENERGY, AND SPIRIT OF THE SEASON STRAIGHT TO THE BEACH. WHETHER YOURE CHASING A NEW PR OR JUST RUNNING (OR WALKING!) FOR THE FUN OF IT, YOULL ENJOY A VIBRANT COURSE, FESTIVE MUSIC, AND BEADS GALORE!
SO GRAB YOUR FRIENDS, DRESS IN PURPLE, GREEN, AND GOLD, AND JOIN US FOR MILES OF SMILES, ENERGY, AND COASTAL CHARM.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
BEADS & BLING: SNAG YOUR MARDI GRAS BEADS AS YOU DASH ALONG THE COURSE!
FINISH LINE FESTIVAL: CELEBRATE YOUR FINISH WITH LIVE MUSIC, FESTIVE TREATS, AND OF COURSE KING CAKE!
EPIC PHOTO OPS: POSE WITH COLORFUL BACKDROPS FEATURING CROWNS, MASKS, AND BEADS FOR YOUR PERFECT RACE-DAY SHOT.
FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE: MUSIC, DECORATIONS, AND ENERGY THAT MAKE EVERY MILE FEEL LIKE A PARADE!
FINISHER MEDALS: EVERY PARTICIPANT EARNS A FINISHER MEDAL!
BEAD & WATER STATIONS: STAY HYDRATED AND KEEP THE BEADS FLOWING EVERY 2 MILES!
COSTUME CONTEST: SHOW YOUR MARDI GRAS FLAIR PRIZES FOR MOST FESTIVE, BEST GROUP, AND WILDEST SPIRIT!
_CALIFLOW EXPERIENCE_
PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING ACCURATE RESULTS FOR ALL DISTANCES
LIVE DJ & FINISH LINE FESTIVAL MUSIC, CELEBRATION, AND GOOD VIBES
FREE RACE DAY PHOTOS CAPTURE YOUR MARDI GRAS MAGIC
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS CELEBRATE YOUR SPEED (AND STYLE!)
STROLLER & WALKER FRIENDLY EVERYONES WELCOME TO ROLL, RUN, OR STROLL
FULLY MARKED COASTAL COURSE FLAT, FAST, AND FULL OF FUN ENERGY
BIB PICK-UP & START TIMES
BIB PICK-UP: 6:00 AM TO 7:35 AM (RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT)
HALF MARATHON START: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K START: 7:30 AM
WARNING NO LATE STARTS MAKE SURE YOURE READY TO ROLL WHEN THE BEADS START FLYING!
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP
LULULEMON 6460 E PACIFIC COAST HWY, UNIT 115, LONG BEACH, CA 90803
THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 12TH 4 PM TO 7 PM
FREE 90-MIN GARAGE PARKING (BRING ID IF PICKING UP FOR SOMEONE ELSE).
EVENT DAY PARKING INFORMATION
BEACH LOT PARKING AVAILABLE RATES $2:00 PER HOUR
PAY AT THE MACHINE OR USE PASSPORT APP
SUN WEATHER & SAFETY
THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT BECAUSE MARDI GRAS DOESNT CANCEL FOR CLOUDS!
(ONLY POSTPONED FOR TIDAL WAVES, TSUNAMIS, OR ZOMBIE PARADES FEMALE SIGN WELL NOTIFY YOU BY EMAIL IF THAT HAPPENS.)
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
TAG YOUR MOMENTS WITH @CALIFLOWRUNS AND #CALIFLOWRUNS FOR A CHANCE TO BE FEATURED!
FOLLOW US FOR WEEKLY GIVEAWAYS AND #FREEENTRYFRIDAY FUN.
SPARKLES RUN. REVEL. REPEAT.
LET THE BEADS FLY AND THE GOOD TIMES ROLL ONLY WITH CALIFLOW RUNS!
5100 E OCEAN BLVD, LONG BEACH, CA 90803 GRANADA BEACH
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND
SPARKLES LET THE GOOD TIMES RUN!
EVENT OVERVIEW
GET READY TO LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL AT THE RUN FOR THE BEADS!
THIS MARDI GRAS-THEMED CELEBRATION BRINGS THE COLOR, ENERGY, AND SPIRIT OF THE SEASON STRAIGHT TO THE BEACH. WHETHER YOURE CHASING A NEW PR OR JUST RUNNING (OR WALKING!) FOR THE FUN OF IT, YOULL ENJOY A VIBRANT COURSE, FESTIVE MUSIC, AND BEADS GALORE!
SO GRAB YOUR FRIENDS, DRESS IN PURPLE, GREEN, AND GOLD, AND JOIN US FOR MILES OF SMILES, ENERGY, AND COASTAL CHARM.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
BEADS & BLING: SNAG YOUR MARDI GRAS BEADS AS YOU DASH ALONG THE COURSE!
FINISH LINE FESTIVAL: CELEBRATE YOUR FINISH WITH LIVE MUSIC, FESTIVE TREATS, AND OF COURSE KING CAKE!
EPIC PHOTO OPS: POSE WITH COLORFUL BACKDROPS FEATURING CROWNS, MASKS, AND BEADS FOR YOUR PERFECT RACE-DAY SHOT.
FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE: MUSIC, DECORATIONS, AND ENERGY THAT MAKE EVERY MILE FEEL LIKE A PARADE!
FINISHER MEDALS: EVERY PARTICIPANT EARNS A FINISHER MEDAL!
BEAD & WATER STATIONS: STAY HYDRATED AND KEEP THE BEADS FLOWING EVERY 2 MILES!
COSTUME CONTEST: SHOW YOUR MARDI GRAS FLAIR PRIZES FOR MOST FESTIVE, BEST GROUP, AND WILDEST SPIRIT!
_CALIFLOW EXPERIENCE_
PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING ACCURATE RESULTS FOR ALL DISTANCES
LIVE DJ & FINISH LINE FESTIVAL MUSIC, CELEBRATION, AND GOOD VIBES
FREE RACE DAY PHOTOS CAPTURE YOUR MARDI GRAS MAGIC
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS CELEBRATE YOUR SPEED (AND STYLE!)
STROLLER & WALKER FRIENDLY EVERYONES WELCOME TO ROLL, RUN, OR STROLL
FULLY MARKED COASTAL COURSE FLAT, FAST, AND FULL OF FUN ENERGY
BIB PICK-UP & START TIMES
BIB PICK-UP: 6:00 AM TO 7:35 AM (RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT)
HALF MARATHON START: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K START: 7:30 AM
WARNING NO LATE STARTS MAKE SURE YOURE READY TO ROLL WHEN THE BEADS START FLYING!
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP
LULULEMON 6460 E PACIFIC COAST HWY, UNIT 115, LONG BEACH, CA 90803
THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 12TH 4 PM TO 7 PM
FREE 90-MIN GARAGE PARKING (BRING ID IF PICKING UP FOR SOMEONE ELSE).
EVENT DAY PARKING INFORMATION
BEACH LOT PARKING AVAILABLE RATES $2:00 PER HOUR
PAY AT THE MACHINE OR USE PASSPORT APP
SUN WEATHER & SAFETY
THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT BECAUSE MARDI GRAS DOESNT CANCEL FOR CLOUDS!
(ONLY POSTPONED FOR TIDAL WAVES, TSUNAMIS, OR ZOMBIE PARADES FEMALE SIGN WELL NOTIFY YOU BY EMAIL IF THAT HAPPENS.)
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
TAG YOUR MOMENTS WITH @CALIFLOWRUNS AND #CALIFLOWRUNS FOR A CHANCE TO BE FEATURED!
FOLLOW US FOR WEEKLY GIVEAWAYS AND #FREEENTRYFRIDAY FUN.
SPARKLES RUN. REVEL. REPEAT.
LET THE BEADS FLY AND THE GOOD TIMES ROLL ONLY WITH CALIFLOW RUNS!
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.94 Fee
Sun 22nd February 2026 (7:30AM PST)
$52.93
Chip Timed Race Overall & Age Group Awards Finisher Medals for All Free Race Day Photos -
10k
Incl. $4.18 Fee
Sun 22nd February 2026 (7:30AM PST)
$57.17
Chip Timed Race Overall & Age Group Awards Finisher Medals for All Free Race Day Photos -
Half Marathon
Incl. $4.54 Fee
Sun 22nd February 2026 (7:00AM PST)
$63.53
Chip Timed Race Overall & Age Group Awards Finisher Medals for All Free Race Day Photos
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Mardi Gras Run - Run for the Beads - 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
