Merry Miles -5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
- Date Sat 14th December 2024
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $27.49 - $42.33
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer at the Merry Miles Run, happening on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in the beautiful Long Beach, Los Angeles! This festive event features three race distances: a 5K, 10K, and a Half Marathon, making it perfect for runners of all levels. Participants are encouraged to lace up their shoes and bring an unwrapped toy for a boy or girl, which will be donated to Miller Children's Hospital, helping to brighten the holiday season for those in need.
Every finisher will receive a unique Merry Miles medal, free race day photos, and delicious snacks at the finish line, ensuring a delightful experience for all. The event culminates in a joyful post-run gathering filled with holiday treats and drinks, celebrating community spirit and generosity. With courses that are open to all—runners, walkers, and strollers alike—this event is not just about the race; it’s about giving back and connecting with your community during this wonderful time of the year. Join us for a heartwarming day of fun, fitness, and festive spirit!
Every finisher will receive a unique Merry Miles medal, free race day photos, and delicious snacks at the finish line, ensuring a delightful experience for all. The event culminates in a joyful post-run gathering filled with holiday treats and drinks, celebrating community spirit and generosity. With courses that are open to all—runners, walkers, and strollers alike—this event is not just about the race; it’s about giving back and connecting with your community during this wonderful time of the year. Join us for a heartwarming day of fun, fitness, and festive spirit!
Organiser's Description
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 THE WAY.
COURSE INFORMATION: HTTPS://WWW.CALIVIBERUNS.COM/W/CALIVIBERUNS/PAGE/SANTAMONICACOURSE [https://www.caliviberuns.com/w/CaliVibeRuns/Page/SantaMonicaCourse]
_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 OCEAN AVE
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
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: HTTPS://WWW.CALIVIBERUNS.COM/W/CALIVIBERUNS/PAGE/FAQFREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONS [https://www.caliviberuns.com/w/CaliVibeRuns/Page/FAQFrequentlyAskedQuestions]
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 THE WAY.
COURSE INFORMATION: HTTPS://WWW.CALIVIBERUNS.COM/W/CALIVIBERUNS/PAGE/SANTAMONICACOURSE [https://www.caliviberuns.com/w/CaliVibeRuns/Page/SantaMonicaCourse]
_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 OCEAN AVE
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
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: HTTPS://WWW.CALIVIBERUNS.COM/W/CALIVIBERUNS/PAGE/FAQFREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONS [https://www.caliviberuns.com/w/CaliVibeRuns/Page/FAQFrequentlyAskedQuestions]
Merry Miles -5K, 10K, and Half Marathon