Merry Miles 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
- Date Sun 14th 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
Join us for the festive Merry Miles 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in beautiful Long Beach, Los Angeles! Embrace the holiday spirit as you lace up your running shoes and make a difference in the community. This joyous event not only encourages fitness and fun but also promotes giving back. All participants are invited to bring an unwrapped toy for a boy or girl, which will be donated to Miller Children’s Hospital, spreading cheer to those in need during this special season.
Experience the excitement of running alongside fellow enthusiasts, with courses that are open to everyone — from seasoned runners to walkers and strollers. Each finisher will receive a unique Merry Miles medal, free downloadable race day photos, and delightful snacks at the finish line. With bib pick-up starting at 6:00 AM and race times beginning at 7:00 AM for the Half Marathon and 7:30 AM for the 5K and 10K, it promises to be a memorable morning filled with community spirit. Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate the season of giving while enjoying a fun and energizing run!
Experience the excitement of running alongside fellow enthusiasts, with courses that are open to everyone — from seasoned runners to walkers and strollers. Each finisher will receive a unique Merry Miles medal, free downloadable race day photos, and delightful snacks at the finish line. With bib pick-up starting at 6:00 AM and race times beginning at 7:00 AM for the Half Marathon and 7:30 AM for the 5K and 10K, it promises to be a memorable morning filled with community spirit. Don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate the season of giving while enjoying a fun and energizing run!
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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