Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
- Date Sun 6th December 2026
- Time 7:00AM PST
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $42.33 - $48.69
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Merry Miles event on Sunday, December 6, 2026, in beautiful Long Beach, Los Angeles! This festive coastal race offers participants the chance to choose from three exciting distances: a 5K, a 10K, and a half marathon. Set against the stunning backdrop of the California coast, the event promises a day filled with holiday spirit, good vibes, and the joy of giving back.
Join fellow runners as you enjoy a flat and fast course, professional chip timing, and a lively atmosphere featuring DJ Claus spinning holiday remixes. Dress in your most festive, funny, or fabulously extra costumes for a chance to win prizes in the costume contest! Plus, every finisher will receive a medal, complimentary race-day photos, and delicious holiday snacks. Don’t forget to bring a donation for the Long Beach Animal Shelter, helping local pets in need find their forever homes. So come out, run with joy, and make a difference while celebrating the season with the Merry Miles event!
Join fellow runners as you enjoy a flat and fast course, professional chip timing, and a lively atmosphere featuring DJ Claus spinning holiday remixes. Dress in your most festive, funny, or fabulously extra costumes for a chance to win prizes in the costume contest! Plus, every finisher will receive a medal, complimentary race-day photos, and delicious holiday snacks. Don’t forget to bring a donation for the Long Beach Animal Shelter, helping local pets in need find their forever homes. So come out, run with joy, and make a difference while celebrating the season with the Merry Miles event!
Organiser's Description
MERRY MILES 5K. 10K. HALF MARATHON
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2026
5400 E OCEAN BLVD LONG BEACH, CA 90803
THIS FESTIVE COASTAL RUN IS ALL ABOUT HOLIDAY SPIRIT, GOOD VIBES, AND GIVING BACK PLUS, WERE COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR THE LONG BEACH ANIMAL SHELTER TO HELP LOCAL PETS IN NEED.
BRING A TOY, TREAT, BLANKET, OR BAG OF FOOD FROM THEIR WISH LIST (POSTED AT CHECK-IN) AND HELP SPREAD PAWSITIVE CHEER TO OUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS WAITING FOR THEIR FOREVER HOMES.
FEMALE SIGN EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
SPARKLES PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING ON A FLAT, FAST COURSE
ELFIE STATIONS & FINISH-LINE PHOTO OPS GALORE
FINSHER MEDALS FOR ALL - OVERALL AND AGE GROUP AWARDS
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! DRESS FESTIVE, FUNNY, OR FABULOUSLY EXTRA
COSTUME CONTEST WITH PRIZES
HOLIDAY TREATS & HOT COCOA AT THE FINISH-LINE FESTIVAL
DJ CLAUS SPINNING HOLIDAY REMIXES ALL MORNING
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
BIB PICK-UP: 6:00 AM 8:00 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
HALF MARATHON START: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K START: 8:00 AM
AWARDS: 9:30 AM
ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A MEDAL, FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS, AND YUMMY HOLIDAY SNACKS WHETHER YOUVE BEEN NAUGHTY, NICE, OR SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN.
WHY WE RUN
BECAUSE GIVING BACK FEELS EVEN BETTER THAN CROSSING THE FINISH LINE.
YOUR DONATIONS TO THE LONG BEACH ANIMAL SHELTER HELP KEEP RESCUE PETS WARM, FED, AND FULL OF HOLIDAY HOPE. EVERY MILE = A TAIL WAG OF GRATITUDE.
WHY CALIFLOW RUNS
CALIFLOW RUNS CREATES INCLUSIVE, AFFORDABLE, AND HIGH-VIBE RACES THAT BRING RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL PACES TOGETHER. WE KEEP IT LOW-KEY, COASTAL, AND FULL OF GOOD ENERGY BECAUSE FITNESS AND FUN SHOULD ALWAYS GO HAND IN HAND.
PARKING
$2.00 PER HOUR IN THE BEACH LOT OR STREET PARKING IS FREE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2026
5400 E OCEAN BLVD LONG BEACH, CA 90803
THIS FESTIVE COASTAL RUN IS ALL ABOUT HOLIDAY SPIRIT, GOOD VIBES, AND GIVING BACK PLUS, WERE COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR THE LONG BEACH ANIMAL SHELTER TO HELP LOCAL PETS IN NEED.
BRING A TOY, TREAT, BLANKET, OR BAG OF FOOD FROM THEIR WISH LIST (POSTED AT CHECK-IN) AND HELP SPREAD PAWSITIVE CHEER TO OUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS WAITING FOR THEIR FOREVER HOMES.
FEMALE SIGN EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
SPARKLES PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING ON A FLAT, FAST COURSE
ELFIE STATIONS & FINISH-LINE PHOTO OPS GALORE
FINSHER MEDALS FOR ALL - OVERALL AND AGE GROUP AWARDS
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! DRESS FESTIVE, FUNNY, OR FABULOUSLY EXTRA
COSTUME CONTEST WITH PRIZES
HOLIDAY TREATS & HOT COCOA AT THE FINISH-LINE FESTIVAL
DJ CLAUS SPINNING HOLIDAY REMIXES ALL MORNING
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
BIB PICK-UP: 6:00 AM 8:00 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
HALF MARATHON START: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K START: 8:00 AM
AWARDS: 9:30 AM
ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A MEDAL, FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS, AND YUMMY HOLIDAY SNACKS WHETHER YOUVE BEEN NAUGHTY, NICE, OR SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN.
WHY WE RUN
BECAUSE GIVING BACK FEELS EVEN BETTER THAN CROSSING THE FINISH LINE.
YOUR DONATIONS TO THE LONG BEACH ANIMAL SHELTER HELP KEEP RESCUE PETS WARM, FED, AND FULL OF HOLIDAY HOPE. EVERY MILE = A TAIL WAG OF GRATITUDE.
WHY CALIFLOW RUNS
CALIFLOW RUNS CREATES INCLUSIVE, AFFORDABLE, AND HIGH-VIBE RACES THAT BRING RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL PACES TOGETHER. WE KEEP IT LOW-KEY, COASTAL, AND FULL OF GOOD ENERGY BECAUSE FITNESS AND FUN SHOULD ALWAYS GO HAND IN HAND.
PARKING
$2.00 PER HOUR IN THE BEACH LOT OR STREET PARKING IS FREE
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