Popsicle Dash - Free Community Event - 5K by Califlow Runs
- Date Thu 16th July 2026
- Time 6:30PM PDT
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price Free
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Mark your calendars for the Popsicle Dash, a vibrant and free community event taking place on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in beautiful Long Beach, Los Angeles! This exciting 5K race will kick off at 5:30 PM, starting from 5100 E Ocean Blvd at Granada Beach (Rosie's Dog Beach). The Popsicle Dash promises a fun-filled atmosphere where participants of all ages and paces can walk, jog, or run along the flat and fast beach path, all while soaking in stunning ocean views.
Get ready for a unique experience that celebrates movement, sunshine, and the colorful spirit of Long Beach. Every finisher will receive a medal, and the fun doesn’t stop there! Enjoy free popsicles at the finish line and capture the moment with complimentary race photos. Bring your best summer energy, your family, friends, and even your furry companions to join in the festivities. Plus, don’t miss the chance to show off your creativity in the costume contest—anything goes, from Hawaiian shirts to neon retro outfits! With safety measures in place, including water stations and medical staff on-site, you can focus on enjoying the race and making memories. Join us for an unforgettable day at the Popsicle Dash!
Get ready for a unique experience that celebrates movement, sunshine, and the colorful spirit of Long Beach. Every finisher will receive a medal, and the fun doesn’t stop there! Enjoy free popsicles at the finish line and capture the moment with complimentary race photos. Bring your best summer energy, your family, friends, and even your furry companions to join in the festivities. Plus, don’t miss the chance to show off your creativity in the costume contest—anything goes, from Hawaiian shirts to neon retro outfits! With safety measures in place, including water stations and medical staff on-site, you can focus on enjoying the race and making memories. Join us for an unforgettable day at the Popsicle Dash!
Organiser's Description
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT 5K
5100 E OCEAN BLVD, GRANADA BEACH (ROSIES DOG BEACH), LONG BEACH, CA 90803
GET READY FOR GOOD ENERGY, OCEAN BREEZES, AND A LITTLE BIT OF LONG BEACH WEIRDNESS.
POPSICLE DASH IS NOT JUST A RUN ITS A WHOLE MOOD. THIS FREE 5K COMMUNITY EVENT CELEBRATES MOVEMENT, SUNSHINE, AND THE LAID-BACK, COLORFUL SPIRIT OF LONG BEACH. WALK, JOG, OR RUN ALL PACES WELCOME.
FREE POPSICLES AT THE FINISH LINE
EVENT PERKS
FLAT, FAST BEACH PATH WITH OCEAN VIEWS
FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
POPSICLES AT THE FINISH LINE
FREE RACE PHOTOS
STROLLER- AND WALKER-FRIENDLY
MOST EXTRA COSTUME CONTEST
ANY COSTUME. ANY VIBE. YOU CHOOSE.
SHOW UP IN YOUR WILDEST, WEIRDEST, MOST OVER-THE-TOP LOOK. THINK:
MALE SIGN HAWAIIAN SHIRTS & BEACH PARTY VIBES
NEON RETRO FITS
FLAMINGOS, INFLATABLES, OR TOTALLY RANDOM ACCESSORIES
90S LBC THROWBACK LOOKS
WINNERS CROWNED POST-RUN PLUS ULTIMATE BRAGGING RIGHTS FOR BEING THE MOST EXTRA.
CHECK-IN & START TIME
CHECK-IN OPENS: 5:00 PM
5100 E OCEAN BLVD LONG BEACH, CA 90803 (GRANADA BEACH)
5K START30PM
PARKING INFORMATION
CHECK MARK BUTTON FREE STREET PARKING AVAILABLE
BEACH LOT PARKING: $2.00 PER HOUR (PAY AT THE MACHINE)
SAFETY FIRST
WE PRIORITIZE PARTICIPANT SAFETY AT EVERY EVENT:
WATER STATIONS ON COURSE
MEDICAL STAFF AT THE FINISH
READY TO RUN, CHILL & COOL OFF?
BRING YOUR FRIENDS, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR PUP, AND YOUR BEST SUMMER ENERGY.
RUN THE MILES. EARN THE POPSICLE.
5100 E OCEAN BLVD, GRANADA BEACH (ROSIES DOG BEACH), LONG BEACH, CA 90803
GET READY FOR GOOD ENERGY, OCEAN BREEZES, AND A LITTLE BIT OF LONG BEACH WEIRDNESS.
POPSICLE DASH IS NOT JUST A RUN ITS A WHOLE MOOD. THIS FREE 5K COMMUNITY EVENT CELEBRATES MOVEMENT, SUNSHINE, AND THE LAID-BACK, COLORFUL SPIRIT OF LONG BEACH. WALK, JOG, OR RUN ALL PACES WELCOME.
FREE POPSICLES AT THE FINISH LINE
EVENT PERKS
FLAT, FAST BEACH PATH WITH OCEAN VIEWS
FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
POPSICLES AT THE FINISH LINE
FREE RACE PHOTOS
STROLLER- AND WALKER-FRIENDLY
MOST EXTRA COSTUME CONTEST
ANY COSTUME. ANY VIBE. YOU CHOOSE.
SHOW UP IN YOUR WILDEST, WEIRDEST, MOST OVER-THE-TOP LOOK. THINK:
MALE SIGN HAWAIIAN SHIRTS & BEACH PARTY VIBES
NEON RETRO FITS
FLAMINGOS, INFLATABLES, OR TOTALLY RANDOM ACCESSORIES
90S LBC THROWBACK LOOKS
WINNERS CROWNED POST-RUN PLUS ULTIMATE BRAGGING RIGHTS FOR BEING THE MOST EXTRA.
CHECK-IN & START TIME
CHECK-IN OPENS: 5:00 PM
5100 E OCEAN BLVD LONG BEACH, CA 90803 (GRANADA BEACH)
5K START30PM
PARKING INFORMATION
CHECK MARK BUTTON FREE STREET PARKING AVAILABLE
BEACH LOT PARKING: $2.00 PER HOUR (PAY AT THE MACHINE)
SAFETY FIRST
WE PRIORITIZE PARTICIPANT SAFETY AT EVERY EVENT:
WATER STATIONS ON COURSE
MEDICAL STAFF AT THE FINISH
READY TO RUN, CHILL & COOL OFF?
BRING YOUR FRIENDS, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR PUP, AND YOUR BEST SUMMER ENERGY.
RUN THE MILES. EARN THE POPSICLE.
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