Merry Miles 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 7:00AM PST
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $31.73 - $42.33
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Merry Miles 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in the stunning Long Beach, Los Angeles! This festive race promises a joyful celebration of community spirit and generosity, where participants are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for a boy or girl to donate to Miller Children’s Hospital. Join Santa for a day filled with fun, fitness, and festive cheer! All finishers will receive a special Merry Miles medal, along with free downloadable race day photos and delicious snacks at the finish line.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker, everyone is welcome to participate in this inclusive event that highlights the heartwarming act of giving during the holiday season. With well-marked courses, water stations, and restrooms available, you can focus on enjoying the race while connecting with fellow community members. Don't miss the chance to celebrate your accomplishments at the podium awards ceremony, recognizing the top three men and women in each distance at 8:45 AM and 9:30 AM. Join us for this uplifting event and make a positive impact in the lives of those in need while enjoying the beautiful California coast!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker, everyone is welcome to participate in this inclusive event that highlights the heartwarming act of giving during the holiday season. With well-marked courses, water stations, and restrooms available, you can focus on enjoying the race while connecting with fellow community members. Don't miss the chance to celebrate your accomplishments at the podium awards ceremony, recognizing the top three men and women in each distance at 8:45 AM and 9:30 AM. Join us for this uplifting event and make a positive impact in the lives of those in need while enjoying the beautiful California coast!
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
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