Merry Miles 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
- Date Sat 14th December 2024
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $11.60 - $48.69
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Sprint
Event summary
Join us for the festive Merry Miles event on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in the beautiful Long Beach, Los Angeles! This exciting running celebration includes a 5K, 10K, and a Half Marathon, inviting everyone from seasoned runners to casual walkers. The race kicks off at 7:00 AM for the Half Marathon, with the 5K and 10K starting shortly after at 7:30 AM.
This year, we are thrilled to have Santa joining us, making this event even more special! Every finisher will receive a unique Merry Miles medal, free race day photos, and delicious snacks at the finish line. Participants are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Miller Children’s Hospital, spreading holiday cheer to those who need it most. With well-marked courses, water stations, and a community-focused atmosphere, the Merry Miles event promises to be a heartwarming way to celebrate the season, promote health, and give back. Don't miss out on this opportunity to run for a cause and connect with your community!
This year, we are thrilled to have Santa joining us, making this event even more special! Every finisher will receive a unique Merry Miles medal, free race day photos, and delicious snacks at the finish line. Participants are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Miller Children’s Hospital, spreading holiday cheer to those who need it most. With well-marked courses, water stations, and a community-focused atmosphere, the Merry Miles event promises to be a heartwarming way to celebrate the season, promote health, and give back. Don't miss out on this opportunity to run for a cause and connect with your community!
Organiser's Description
SANTA WILL BE JOINING US!!!!
ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A MEDAL, FREE RACE DAY PHOTOS, AND YUMMY FINISH-LINE SNACKS.
MERRY MILES: RUN FOR A CAUSE, GIVE FOR THE HEART
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR THE MERRY MILES RUN, WHERE THE TRUE SPIRIT OF GIVING SHINES BRIGHTER THAN EVER. THIS SPECIAL EVENT CELEBRATES THE JOY OF SELFLESSNESS AND GENEROSITYTHE REASON FOR THE SEASON. LACE-UP YOUR SHOES AND BRING AN UNWRAPPED TOY FOR A BOY OR GIRL, WHICH WILL BE DONATED TO MILLER CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, BRINGING HOLIDAY CHEER TO THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST.
AT THE FINISH LINE, WELL CELEBRATE WITH A POST-RUN GATHERING, OFFERING HOLIDAY TREATS AND DRINKS. EVERY PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL MERRY MILES FINISHERS MEDAL, ALONG WITH FREE DOWNLOADABLE RACE PHOTOS. WELL ALSO COLLECT AND DISPLAY ALL THE DONATED TOYS, HIGHLIGHTING THE COMMUNITYS GENEROSITY AND HOLIDAY SPIRIT.
WHY WE RUN:
THE HEART OF MERRY MILES IS THE ACT OF GIVINGWITHOUT EXPECTATION OF ANYTHING IN RETURN. BY BRINGING AN UNWRAPPED TOY, YOURE NOT ONLY RUNNING FOR YOURSELF BUT ALSO RUNNING TO BRIGHTEN A CHILDS HOLIDAY SEASON. THIS IS A CHANCE TO GIVE BACK, CONNECT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY, AND MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE DURING THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR.
WHY CALILFLOW RUNS?
CALIFLOW RUNS IS DEDICATED TO CREATING INCLUSIVE, ENERGETIC, AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RUNNING EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE YOU. WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO PROMOTE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND POSITIVE VIBES THROUGH RACES THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE, FUN, AND INFUSED WITH THE UNIQUE CULTURE OF THE GOLDEN STATE.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? EVERYONE - RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLERS - ALL ARE WELCOME
ABOUT OUR COURSES: OUR COURSES ARE OPEN, WHICH MEANS YOU'LL BE SHARING THE PATH WITH OTHER RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND BEACHGOERS. SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY, SO PLEASE STAY ON THE PEDESTRIAN SIDE OF THE BEACH PATH. THE COURSES ARE WELL-MARKED, WITH WATER STATIONS AND RESTROOMS AVAILABLE ALONG
_BIB PICK-UP AND START TIMES:_
BIB PICK-UP: 6:00 AM END 7:35 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 7:00 AM
5K, 10K, 15K & 10 MILER START TIME: 7:30 AM
START LOCATION:5400 E OCEAN BLVD
LONG BEACH, CA US 90803
PARKING INFORMATION:
STREET PARKING IS FREE. PARKING MACHINES ARE $2.00 PER HOUR.
AWARDS:
THE TOP 3 MEN AND WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.
PODIUM AWARDS CEREMONY FOR 5K/10K AT 8:45 AM
PODIUM AWARDS CEREMONY FOR HALF MARATHONERS AT 9:30 AM
ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A MEDAL, FREE RACE DAY PHOTOS, AND YUMMY FINISH-LINE SNACKS.
MERRY MILES: RUN FOR A CAUSE, GIVE FOR THE HEART
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR THE MERRY MILES RUN, WHERE THE TRUE SPIRIT OF GIVING SHINES BRIGHTER THAN EVER. THIS SPECIAL EVENT CELEBRATES THE JOY OF SELFLESSNESS AND GENEROSITYTHE REASON FOR THE SEASON. LACE-UP YOUR SHOES AND BRING AN UNWRAPPED TOY FOR A BOY OR GIRL, WHICH WILL BE DONATED TO MILLER CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, BRINGING HOLIDAY CHEER TO THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST.
AT THE FINISH LINE, WELL CELEBRATE WITH A POST-RUN GATHERING, OFFERING HOLIDAY TREATS AND DRINKS. EVERY PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL MERRY MILES FINISHERS MEDAL, ALONG WITH FREE DOWNLOADABLE RACE PHOTOS. WELL ALSO COLLECT AND DISPLAY ALL THE DONATED TOYS, HIGHLIGHTING THE COMMUNITYS GENEROSITY AND HOLIDAY SPIRIT.
WHY WE RUN:
THE HEART OF MERRY MILES IS THE ACT OF GIVINGWITHOUT EXPECTATION OF ANYTHING IN RETURN. BY BRINGING AN UNWRAPPED TOY, YOURE NOT ONLY RUNNING FOR YOURSELF BUT ALSO RUNNING TO BRIGHTEN A CHILDS HOLIDAY SEASON. THIS IS A CHANCE TO GIVE BACK, CONNECT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY, AND MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE DURING THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR.
WHY CALILFLOW RUNS?
CALIFLOW RUNS IS DEDICATED TO CREATING INCLUSIVE, ENERGETIC, AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RUNNING EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE YOU. WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO PROMOTE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND POSITIVE VIBES THROUGH RACES THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE, FUN, AND INFUSED WITH THE UNIQUE CULTURE OF THE GOLDEN STATE.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? EVERYONE - RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLERS - ALL ARE WELCOME
ABOUT OUR COURSES: OUR COURSES ARE OPEN, WHICH MEANS YOU'LL BE SHARING THE PATH WITH OTHER RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND BEACHGOERS. SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY, SO PLEASE STAY ON THE PEDESTRIAN SIDE OF THE BEACH PATH. THE COURSES ARE WELL-MARKED, WITH WATER STATIONS AND RESTROOMS AVAILABLE ALONG
_BIB PICK-UP AND START TIMES:_
BIB PICK-UP: 6:00 AM END 7:35 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 7:00 AM
5K, 10K, 15K & 10 MILER START TIME: 7:30 AM
START LOCATION:5400 E OCEAN BLVD
LONG BEACH, CA US 90803
PARKING INFORMATION:
STREET PARKING IS FREE. PARKING MACHINES ARE $2.00 PER HOUR.
AWARDS:
THE TOP 3 MEN AND WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.
PODIUM AWARDS CEREMONY FOR 5K/10K AT 8:45 AM
PODIUM AWARDS CEREMONY FOR HALF MARATHONERS AT 9:30 AM
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 14th December 2024 (7:30AM EST)
$38.09
CLOSED -
10k
Incl. $3.34 Fee
Sat 14th December 2024 (7:30AM EST)
$42.33
CLOSED -
Half Marathon
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 14th December 2024 (7:00AM EST)
$48.69
CLOSED -
Little Elf Dash - 100 Yard Sprint
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 14th December 2024 (8:30AM EST)
$11.60
CLOSED
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Merry Miles 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon