Popsicle Dash - Free Community Event - 5K by Califlow Runs
- Date Sun 19th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM PDT
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price Free
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness at the Popsicle Dash, a free community event taking place on Sunday, July 19th, 2026, at the picturesque Granada Beach in Long Beach, Los Angeles. Join fellow enthusiasts for a vibrant 5K run along the beautiful beach path, where you can walk, jog, or run at your own pace. This event embraces the sunny spirit of Long Beach, complete with ocean breezes and a laid-back atmosphere.
Participants can look forward to a professionally chip-timed 5K with live results, finishers medals for all, and awards for the top three male and female finishers in each age group. But that's not all! The Popsicle Dash promises a delightful finish line experience featuring free popsicles to cool you down, plus the chance to showcase your creativity in the most extra costume contest. Whether you're donning neon retro fits or embracing a fun beach party vibe, the wildest outfits will earn ultimate bragging rights! Mark your calendars for a day filled with movement, community spirit, and, of course, popsicles!
Participants can look forward to a professionally chip-timed 5K with live results, finishers medals for all, and awards for the top three male and female finishers in each age group. But that's not all! The Popsicle Dash promises a delightful finish line experience featuring free popsicles to cool you down, plus the chance to showcase your creativity in the most extra costume contest. Whether you're donning neon retro fits or embracing a fun beach party vibe, the wildest outfits will earn ultimate bragging rights! Mark your calendars for a day filled with movement, community spirit, and, of course, popsicles!
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
STOPWATCH PROFESSIONALLY CHIP-TIMED EVENT WITH LIVE RESULTS
FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
OVERALL AWARDS FOR TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS
AGE GROUP AWARDS (TOP 3 IN EACH 10-YEAR BRACKET)
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: 6:30 AM
5100 E OCEAN BLVD LONG BEACH, CA 90803 (GRANADA BEACH)
5K START: 8:00AM
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
STOPWATCH PROFESSIONALLY CHIP-TIMED EVENT WITH LIVE RESULTS
FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
OVERALL AWARDS FOR TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS
AGE GROUP AWARDS (TOP 3 IN EACH 10-YEAR BRACKET)
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: 6:30 AM
5100 E OCEAN BLVD LONG BEACH, CA 90803 (GRANADA BEACH)
5K START: 8:00AM
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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