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 $20.08 - $72.01
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to embrace the galaxy at the May the 4th be with You - The Empire Strides Back event! On Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, join fellow runners at the scenic Long Beach waterfront in California for an unforgettable experience filled with excitement and camaraderie. Whether you’re a Jedi, Sith, or a Rebel runner, you can choose from three thrilling race distances: the Half Marathon at 7:00 AM, the 10K and 5K starting at 8:00 AM, and a fun 1-Mile run at 9:00 AM, followed by the Kids Dash at 9:30 AM.
This high-energy event promises a fantastic atmosphere with costume fun, epic photo opportunities, and chip-timed results. Every participant will receive a stunning finisher medal, and you can enjoy free race-day photos to capture your galactic adventure. The course will feature water stations and restrooms, making it stroller-friendly and welcoming for beginners. So, gather your friends and family, put on your best costume, and prepare for a day filled with laughter, music, and out-of-this-world vibes! Don’t miss your chance to register for this amazing event and let the force guide your feet!
This high-energy event promises a fantastic atmosphere with costume fun, epic photo opportunities, and chip-timed results. Every participant will receive a stunning finisher medal, and you can enjoy free race-day photos to capture your galactic adventure. The course will feature water stations and restrooms, making it stroller-friendly and welcoming for beginners. So, gather your friends and family, put on your best costume, and prepare for a day filled with laughter, music, and out-of-this-world vibes! Don’t miss your chance to register for this amazing event and let the force guide your feet!
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!
EVERYONE GETS A MEDAL NO FORCE POWERS REQUIRED!
EMPIRE STRIDES BACK MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU 5K, 10K, & HALF MARATHON
[https://share.google/HUYtHZY21KZITnIYb]5000 E OCEAN BLVD LONG BEACH, CA 90803 [https://share.google/HUYtHZY21KZITnIYb]
SUNDAY- MAY 3RD, 2026
SAME DAY REGISTRATION OPENS AT 6:00 AM @ THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENTS
RUNNER CHECK IN/BIB PICK UP OPENS AT 6:00 AM
START TIMES BASED ON DISTANCE :
HALF MARATHON: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K : 8:00 AM
1 MILER: 9:00 AM
KIDS DASH: 9:30 AM
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.
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
AGE GROUP & OVERALL AWARDS
SIGN UP NOW AND LET THE FORCE (AND YOUR FEET) GUIDE YOU!
THE EMPIRE STRIDES BACK MEDALS, CHIP TIMING, PHOTOS, COSTUME FUN!
EVERYONE GETS A MEDAL NO FORCE POWERS REQUIRED!
EMPIRE STRIDES BACK MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU 5K, 10K, & HALF MARATHON
[https://share.google/HUYtHZY21KZITnIYb]5000 E OCEAN BLVD LONG BEACH, CA 90803 [https://share.google/HUYtHZY21KZITnIYb]
SUNDAY- MAY 3RD, 2026
SAME DAY REGISTRATION OPENS AT 6:00 AM @ THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENTS
RUNNER CHECK IN/BIB PICK UP OPENS AT 6:00 AM
START TIMES BASED ON DISTANCE :
HALF MARATHON: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K : 8:00 AM
1 MILER: 9:00 AM
KIDS DASH: 9:30 AM
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.
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
AGE GROUP & OVERALL AWARDS
SIGN UP NOW AND LET THE FORCE (AND YOUR FEET) GUIDE YOU!
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.12 Fee
Sun 3rd May 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$56.11
Sign Up 2 or more people, select multi person pricing and save $7 per person -
10k
Incl. $4.36 Fee
Sun 3rd May 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$60.35
Sign Up 2 or more people, select multi person pricing and save $7 per person -
Half Marathon
Incl. $5.02 Fee
Sun 3rd May 2026 (7:00AM PDT)
$72.01
Sign Up 2 or more people, select multi person pricing and save $7 per person -
1 Miler
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 3rd May 2026 (9:00AM PDT)
$27.50
This is an untimed event All Finishers will receive a medal -
Kids Dash - 400 Yards
Incl. $2.08 Fee
Sun 3rd May 2026 (9:30AM PDT)
$20.08
Kids will receive a kids medal. They will not receive the full sized event medal for the adult distances
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May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
