May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
- Date Sun 3rd May 2026
- Time 7:00AM PDT
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $27.49 - $38.09
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to unleash your inner Jedi at the "May the 4th be with You - The Empire Strides Back" event in Long Beach, California, on Sunday, May 3, 2026! This exciting race offers multiple distances for all fitness levels, including a 5K, 10K, and a Half Marathon, ensuring everyone can join in on the galactic fun. With a flat coastal course along the picturesque Long Beach waterfront, runners will enjoy a scenic experience filled with high-energy vibes, music, and cheering crowds.
Costumes are highly encouraged, so whether you come dressed as your favorite hero, villain, or creature from a galaxy far, far away, you'll be part of an unforgettable atmosphere. All finishers will receive a unique medal, and participants can take advantage of free race-day photos to capture their epic moments. With chip-timed results and plenty of water stations along the route, this event promises to be a fantastic day of running, laughter, and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this stellar experience—sign up now and join the fun on May 3rd!
Costumes are highly encouraged, so whether you come dressed as your favorite hero, villain, or creature from a galaxy far, far away, you'll be part of an unforgettable atmosphere. All finishers will receive a unique medal, and participants can take advantage of free race-day photos to capture their epic moments. With chip-timed results and plenty of water stations along the route, this event promises to be a fantastic day of running, laughter, and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this stellar experience—sign up now and join the fun on May 3rd!
Organiser's Description
MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU 5K, 10K, HALF MARATHON | LONG BEACH
THE EMPIRE STRIDES BACK MEDALS, CHIP TIMING, PHOTOS, COSTUME FUN!
JOIN US FOR THE MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA! CHIP-TIMED RUNNING EVENT, MEDALS FOR ALL FINISHERS, FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS, COSTUME-FRIENDLY RACE ATMOSPHERE, FLAT COASTAL COURSE, AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN.
EVERYONE GETS A MEDAL NO FORCE POWERS REQUIRED!
EMPIRE STRIDES BACK MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU 5K, 10K, & HALF MARATHON
5400 E OCEAN BLVD LONG BEACH, CA 90803 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/3wBo4ngZ9vH5hp7AA]
SUNDAY- MAY 3RD, 2025
THIS IS A CHIP TIMED EVENT. OVERALL AWARDS AND AGE GROUP AWARDS
START TIMES:
HALF MARATHON: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K: 7:30 AM
BIB PICK-UP: 6:15 AM 7:35 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
PARKING:
STREET PARKING IS FREE. LOT PARKING IS $2.00 PER HOUR. PAY AT MACHINE IN PARKING LOT
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN:
READY TO RACE THROUGH THE GALAXY? WHETHER YOURE A JEDI, SITH, OR REBEL RUNNER, COME SHOW OFF YOUR FORCE IN THIS HIGH-VIBE, COSTUMED RUN ALONG THE SCENIC LONG BEACH WATERFRONT.
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! COME DRESSED AS YOUR FAVORITE HERO, VILLAIN, OR CREATURE.
EPIC PHOTO OPS WITH GALAXY PROPS AND BACKDROPS.
OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD VIBES WITH MUSIC, CHEERING, AND SPACE-AGE FUN.
DISTANCES FOR ALL:
IGNITE YOUR JOURNEY WITH THE 5K
FUEL YOUR POWER WITH THE 10K
GO FULL GALAXY MODE IN THE HALF MARATHON
EVENT PERKS:
EVERYONE GETS A FINISHER MEDAL
FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS
CHIP-TIMED RESULTS POSTED ON-SITE
WATER STATIONS & RESTROOMS ON COURSE
STROLLER-FRIENDLY AND BEGINNER-WELCOMING
WHY CALIFLOW RUNS?
WERE RUNNERS PUTTING ON RACES FOR RUNNERS. AFFORDABLE, AUTHENTIC, AND ALWAYS A VIBE WE BELIEVE IN GOOD ENERGY, FUN THEMES, AND CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SPACE FOR ALL PACES. WHETHER YOU'RE HERE TO PR OR JUST PLAY DRESS-UP AND STROLL, YOU'RE PART OF THE TRIBE.
SIGN UP NOW AND LET THE FORCE (AND YOUR FEET) GUIDE YOU!
#EMPIRESTRIDESBACK #CALIFLOWRUNS #MAYTHE4THBEWITHYOU #RUNWITHTHEFORCE #GALAXYRUNVIBES #FINISHLINEFEELS
THE EMPIRE STRIDES BACK MEDALS, CHIP TIMING, PHOTOS, COSTUME FUN!
JOIN US FOR THE MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA! CHIP-TIMED RUNNING EVENT, MEDALS FOR ALL FINISHERS, FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS, COSTUME-FRIENDLY RACE ATMOSPHERE, FLAT COASTAL COURSE, AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN.
EVERYONE GETS A MEDAL NO FORCE POWERS REQUIRED!
EMPIRE STRIDES BACK MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU 5K, 10K, & HALF MARATHON
5400 E OCEAN BLVD LONG BEACH, CA 90803 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/3wBo4ngZ9vH5hp7AA]
SUNDAY- MAY 3RD, 2025
THIS IS A CHIP TIMED EVENT. OVERALL AWARDS AND AGE GROUP AWARDS
START TIMES:
HALF MARATHON: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K: 7:30 AM
BIB PICK-UP: 6:15 AM 7:35 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
PARKING:
STREET PARKING IS FREE. LOT PARKING IS $2.00 PER HOUR. PAY AT MACHINE IN PARKING LOT
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN:
READY TO RACE THROUGH THE GALAXY? WHETHER YOURE A JEDI, SITH, OR REBEL RUNNER, COME SHOW OFF YOUR FORCE IN THIS HIGH-VIBE, COSTUMED RUN ALONG THE SCENIC LONG BEACH WATERFRONT.
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! COME DRESSED AS YOUR FAVORITE HERO, VILLAIN, OR CREATURE.
EPIC PHOTO OPS WITH GALAXY PROPS AND BACKDROPS.
OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD VIBES WITH MUSIC, CHEERING, AND SPACE-AGE FUN.
DISTANCES FOR ALL:
IGNITE YOUR JOURNEY WITH THE 5K
FUEL YOUR POWER WITH THE 10K
GO FULL GALAXY MODE IN THE HALF MARATHON
EVENT PERKS:
EVERYONE GETS A FINISHER MEDAL
FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS
CHIP-TIMED RESULTS POSTED ON-SITE
WATER STATIONS & RESTROOMS ON COURSE
STROLLER-FRIENDLY AND BEGINNER-WELCOMING
WHY CALIFLOW RUNS?
WERE RUNNERS PUTTING ON RACES FOR RUNNERS. AFFORDABLE, AUTHENTIC, AND ALWAYS A VIBE WE BELIEVE IN GOOD ENERGY, FUN THEMES, AND CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SPACE FOR ALL PACES. WHETHER YOU'RE HERE TO PR OR JUST PLAY DRESS-UP AND STROLL, YOU'RE PART OF THE TRIBE.
SIGN UP NOW AND LET THE FORCE (AND YOUR FEET) GUIDE YOU!
#EMPIRESTRIDESBACK #CALIFLOWRUNS #MAYTHE4THBEWITHYOU #RUNWITHTHEFORCE #GALAXYRUNVIBES #FINISHLINEFEELS
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 3rd May 2026 (7:30AM PDT)
$27.49
star Race Perks at a Glance: sports medal Everyone Gets a Medal No matter your pace, you earn that finish line shine. stopwatch Chip Timing Accurate, instant results right at the finish line. camera with flash Free Race Day Photos Because your galaxy adventure deserves to be remembered. potable water 3 On-Course Water Stations Stay hydrated and strong from start to finish. P button Easy Lot Parking Convenient parking just steps from the start line. 1st place medal Age Group Awards and Top 3 male & female in each distance (5K, 10K, Half) receive a placement medal. -
10k
Incl. $2.74 Fee
Sun 3rd May 2026 (7:30AM PDT)
$31.73
star Race Perks at a Glance: sports medal Everyone Gets a Medal No matter your pace, you earn that finish line shine. stopwatch Chip Timing Accurate, instant results right at the finish line. camera with flash Free Race Day Photos Because your galaxy adventure deserves to be remembered. potable water 3 On-Course Water Stations Stay hydrated and strong from start to finish. P button Easy Lot Parking Convenient parking just steps from the start line. 1st place medal Age Group Awards and Top 3 male & female in each distance (5K, 10K, Half) receive a placement medal. -
Half Marathon
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sun 3rd May 2026 (7:00AM PDT)
$38.09
star Race Perks at a Glance: sports medal Everyone Gets a Medal No matter your pace, you earn that finish line shine. stopwatch Chip Timing Accurate, instant results right at the finish line. camera with flash Free Race Day Photos Because your galaxy adventure deserves to be remembered. potable water 3 On-Course Water Stations Stay hydrated and strong from start to finish. P button Easy Lot Parking Convenient parking just steps from the start line. 1st place medal Age Group Awards and Top 3 male & female in each distance (5K, 10K, Half) receive a placement medal.
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5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, 90803, CA, United States
May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
