Mash + Dash – 5K, 10K, 10m, and Half Marathon
- Date Sat 29th November 2025
- Time 7:00AM PST
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $26.97 - $41.81
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the Mash + Dash event on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in beautiful Long Beach, Los Angeles! This exciting running event invites participants to shake off that Thanksgiving food coma while enjoying a scenic morning along the coast. Choose from a variety of race distances, including a 5K, 10K, 10-mile, and half marathon, making it perfect for runners of all levels.
Starting at 5400 E Ocean Ave, the event features a well-marked out-and-back course along the picturesque beach path, ensuring a fun and safe experience for everyone. With bib pick-up opening at 6:20 AM and race starts staggered from 7:00 AM for the half marathon and 10-miler, to 7:30 AM for the 5K and 10K, there's plenty of time to get ready for a morning of laughter, movement, and camaraderie. Plus, enjoy on-course support with water stations and restrooms, and celebrate your achievements with medals awarded to the top finishers in each category. Join the fun and embrace the holiday spirit at Mash + Dash, where post-feast fun awaits!
Starting at 5400 E Ocean Ave, the event features a well-marked out-and-back course along the picturesque beach path, ensuring a fun and safe experience for everyone. With bib pick-up opening at 6:20 AM and race starts staggered from 7:00 AM for the half marathon and 10-miler, to 7:30 AM for the 5K and 10K, there's plenty of time to get ready for a morning of laughter, movement, and camaraderie. Plus, enjoy on-course support with water stations and restrooms, and celebrate your achievements with medals awarded to the top finishers in each category. Join the fun and embrace the holiday spirit at Mash + Dash, where post-feast fun awaits!
Organiser's Description
Still full? Perfect. Mash & Dash is here to help you run off that mountain of mashed potatoes with a morning of coastal miles and post-feast fun. Its the perfect way to keep the holiday vibes rolling while giving those leftovers a little competition. Whether youre out to burn off pie slices or just want an easy cruise by the water, this run is all about laughter, movement, and shaking off that Thanksgiving food coma.
RACE DETAILS
START LOCATION: 5400 E Ocean Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803
PARKING: Parking in the lot is $2/hour and starts at 8am, if you are running the Half/10m you can use the Passport app to pay for parking. Street parking is free.
EVENT SCHEDULE
6:20AM Bib pick-up opens at the start
7:00AM Half marathon and 10-miler start
7:30AM 5k & 10k start
10:20AM Course closes (3 hours, 20 minutes for the Half)
_Early start of 6:30am may be pre-arranged in advance for half marathoners, email your request to [email protected]. All early starters will not be eligible for awards._
OUT AND BACK COURSE
5K & 10K: The 5k route is used for the 5k (one lap) and 10k (two laps) 5k route [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6226992790/]
10M: The 5m route is used for the 10m (two laps) 5m route [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6226996873/]
HALF: The 5m route is run twice and the 5k route is run once for the Half 5m route [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6226996873/] and 5k route [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6226992790/]
MORE ABOUT THE COURSE
This is an out and back course, meaning you will begin and finish in the same location.
Our courses are not closed, which means that there are often runners, walkers, and others enjoying the day along with you. Safety is must and all runners must stay on the pedestrian side of the beach path. The course never goes off the beach path.
ON-COURSE SUPPORT: Courses are well marked with two water stations and restrooms along the way. Turns will be clearly marked with chalk, a sign that says runner turn, and a flag.
FINAL DETAILS
BIB: Please wear your race bib on the front of your shirt so we can track your time and send your pics!
GEAR CHECK: You may leave personal items with staff at the registration tent. Please bring your own bag.
AWARDS: 1st place medals are given to the overall 1st male and female in each distance.
RESULTS & PHOTOS: An email with race results and photos will be sent the day after the race and earlier on Instagram. Race photos are free!
JOIN US AGAIN: Did you have a blast running with us at our low-pressure, high vibes race? We have themed races throughout the year in Long Beach, the San Fernando Valley, and Orange County. Register for multiple races at a time to earn a discount. Check our full schedule [https://runsignup.com/w/HighTideRuns]
HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION? Check our FAQ page, [https://hightideruns.com/long-beach%2C-ca-events] it's probably answered there!
RACE DETAILS
START LOCATION: 5400 E Ocean Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803
PARKING: Parking in the lot is $2/hour and starts at 8am, if you are running the Half/10m you can use the Passport app to pay for parking. Street parking is free.
EVENT SCHEDULE
6:20AM Bib pick-up opens at the start
7:00AM Half marathon and 10-miler start
7:30AM 5k & 10k start
10:20AM Course closes (3 hours, 20 minutes for the Half)
_Early start of 6:30am may be pre-arranged in advance for half marathoners, email your request to [email protected]. All early starters will not be eligible for awards._
OUT AND BACK COURSE
5K & 10K: The 5k route is used for the 5k (one lap) and 10k (two laps) 5k route [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6226992790/]
10M: The 5m route is used for the 10m (two laps) 5m route [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6226996873/]
HALF: The 5m route is run twice and the 5k route is run once for the Half 5m route [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6226996873/] and 5k route [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6226992790/]
MORE ABOUT THE COURSE
This is an out and back course, meaning you will begin and finish in the same location.
Our courses are not closed, which means that there are often runners, walkers, and others enjoying the day along with you. Safety is must and all runners must stay on the pedestrian side of the beach path. The course never goes off the beach path.
ON-COURSE SUPPORT: Courses are well marked with two water stations and restrooms along the way. Turns will be clearly marked with chalk, a sign that says runner turn, and a flag.
FINAL DETAILS
BIB: Please wear your race bib on the front of your shirt so we can track your time and send your pics!
GEAR CHECK: You may leave personal items with staff at the registration tent. Please bring your own bag.
AWARDS: 1st place medals are given to the overall 1st male and female in each distance.
RESULTS & PHOTOS: An email with race results and photos will be sent the day after the race and earlier on Instagram. Race photos are free!
JOIN US AGAIN: Did you have a blast running with us at our low-pressure, high vibes race? We have themed races throughout the year in Long Beach, the San Fernando Valley, and Orange County. Register for multiple races at a time to earn a discount. Check our full schedule [https://runsignup.com/w/HighTideRuns]
HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION? Check our FAQ page, [https://hightideruns.com/long-beach%2C-ca-events] it's probably answered there!
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