Run for the Beads - Mardi Gras Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
- Date Sun 15th February 2026
- Time 7:00AM PST
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $38.09 - $48.69
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to experience the joy and excitement of the Run for the Beads - Mardi Gras Run on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Granada Beach in Long Beach, California! This vibrant event features a festive 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, inviting runners and walkers of all levels to join in on the fun. Embrace the spirit of Mardi Gras by dressing in dazzling purple, green, and gold while you dash along a beautiful coastal course filled with lively music and plenty of beads to collect!
Celebrate your achievements at the lively finish line festival, where you’ll find live music, delicious treats, and the iconic King Cake. With professional chip timing, a costume contest, and fantastic photo opportunities featuring colorful backdrops, this event promises a memorable day filled with smiles, energy, and community spirit. Don’t miss your chance to let the good times roll at the Run for the Beads—an event that guarantees fun for everyone!
Celebrate your achievements at the lively finish line festival, where you’ll find live music, delicious treats, and the iconic King Cake. With professional chip timing, a costume contest, and fantastic photo opportunities featuring colorful backdrops, this event promises a memorable day filled with smiles, energy, and community spirit. Don’t miss your chance to let the good times roll at the Run for the Beads—an event that guarantees fun for everyone!
Organiser's Description
RUN FOR THE BEADS: MARDI GRAS 5K 10K HALF MARATHON
5100 E OCEAN BLVD, LONG BEACH, CA 90803 GRANADA BEACH
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH
SPARKLES LET THE GOOD TIMES RUN!
EVENT OVERVIEW
GET READY TO LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL AT THE RUN FOR THE BEADS!
THIS MARDI GRAS-THEMED CELEBRATION BRINGS THE COLOR, ENERGY, AND SPIRIT OF THE SEASON STRAIGHT TO THE BEACH. WHETHER YOURE CHASING A NEW PR OR JUST RUNNING (OR WALKING!) FOR THE FUN OF IT, YOULL ENJOY A VIBRANT COURSE, FESTIVE MUSIC, AND BEADS GALORE!
SO GRAB YOUR FRIENDS, DRESS IN PURPLE, GREEN, AND GOLD, AND JOIN US FOR MILES OF SMILES, ENERGY, AND COASTAL CHARM.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
BEADS & BLING: SNAG YOUR MARDI GRAS BEADS AS YOU DASH ALONG THE COURSE!
FINISH LINE FESTIVAL: CELEBRATE YOUR FINISH WITH LIVE MUSIC, FESTIVE TREATS, AND OF COURSE KING CAKE!
EPIC PHOTO OPS: POSE WITH COLORFUL BACKDROPS FEATURING CROWNS, MASKS, AND BEADS FOR YOUR PERFECT RACE-DAY SHOT.
FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE: MUSIC, DECORATIONS, AND ENERGY THAT MAKE EVERY MILE FEEL LIKE A PARADE!
FINISHER MEDALS: EVERY PARTICIPANT EARNS A FINISHER MEDAL!
BEAD & WATER STATIONS: STAY HYDRATED AND KEEP THE BEADS FLOWING EVERY 2 MILES!
COSTUME CONTEST: SHOW YOUR MARDI GRAS FLAIR PRIZES FOR MOST FESTIVE, BEST GROUP, AND WILDEST SPIRIT!
_CALIFLOW EXPERIENCE_
PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING ACCURATE RESULTS FOR ALL DISTANCES
LIVE DJ & FINISH LINE FESTIVAL MUSIC, CELEBRATION, AND GOOD VIBES
FREE RACE DAY PHOTOS CAPTURE YOUR MARDI GRAS MAGIC
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS CELEBRATE YOUR SPEED (AND STYLE!)
STROLLER & WALKER FRIENDLY EVERYONES WELCOME TO ROLL, RUN, OR STROLL
FULLY MARKED COASTAL COURSE FLAT, FAST, AND FULL OF FUN ENERGY
BIB PICK-UP & START TIMES
BIB PICK-UP: 6:00 AM TO 7:35 AM (RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT)
HALF MARATHON START: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K START: 7:30 AM
WARNING NO LATE STARTS MAKE SURE YOURE READY TO ROLL WHEN THE BEADS START FLYING!
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP
LULULEMON 6460 E PACIFIC COAST HWY, UNIT 115, LONG BEACH, CA 90803
THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 12TH 4 PM TO 7 PM
FREE 90-MIN GARAGE PARKING (BRING ID IF PICKING UP FOR SOMEONE ELSE).
EVENT DAY PARKING INFORMATION
BEACH LOT PARKING AVAILABLE RATES $2:00 PER HOUR
PAY AT THE MACHINE OR USE PASSPORT APP
SUN WEATHER & SAFETY
THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT BECAUSE MARDI GRAS DOESNT CANCEL FOR CLOUDS!
(ONLY POSTPONED FOR TIDAL WAVES, TSUNAMIS, OR ZOMBIE PARADES FEMALE SIGN WELL NOTIFY YOU BY EMAIL IF THAT HAPPENS.)
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
TAG YOUR MOMENTS WITH @CALIFLOWRUNS AND #CALIFLOWRUNS FOR A CHANCE TO BE FEATURED!
FOLLOW US FOR WEEKLY GIVEAWAYS AND #FREEENTRYFRIDAY FUN.
SPARKLES RUN. REVEL. REPEAT.
LET THE BEADS FLY AND THE GOOD TIMES ROLL ONLY WITH CALIFLOW RUNS!
5100 E OCEAN BLVD, LONG BEACH, CA 90803 GRANADA BEACH
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH
SPARKLES LET THE GOOD TIMES RUN!
EVENT OVERVIEW
GET READY TO LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL AT THE RUN FOR THE BEADS!
THIS MARDI GRAS-THEMED CELEBRATION BRINGS THE COLOR, ENERGY, AND SPIRIT OF THE SEASON STRAIGHT TO THE BEACH. WHETHER YOURE CHASING A NEW PR OR JUST RUNNING (OR WALKING!) FOR THE FUN OF IT, YOULL ENJOY A VIBRANT COURSE, FESTIVE MUSIC, AND BEADS GALORE!
SO GRAB YOUR FRIENDS, DRESS IN PURPLE, GREEN, AND GOLD, AND JOIN US FOR MILES OF SMILES, ENERGY, AND COASTAL CHARM.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
BEADS & BLING: SNAG YOUR MARDI GRAS BEADS AS YOU DASH ALONG THE COURSE!
FINISH LINE FESTIVAL: CELEBRATE YOUR FINISH WITH LIVE MUSIC, FESTIVE TREATS, AND OF COURSE KING CAKE!
EPIC PHOTO OPS: POSE WITH COLORFUL BACKDROPS FEATURING CROWNS, MASKS, AND BEADS FOR YOUR PERFECT RACE-DAY SHOT.
FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE: MUSIC, DECORATIONS, AND ENERGY THAT MAKE EVERY MILE FEEL LIKE A PARADE!
FINISHER MEDALS: EVERY PARTICIPANT EARNS A FINISHER MEDAL!
BEAD & WATER STATIONS: STAY HYDRATED AND KEEP THE BEADS FLOWING EVERY 2 MILES!
COSTUME CONTEST: SHOW YOUR MARDI GRAS FLAIR PRIZES FOR MOST FESTIVE, BEST GROUP, AND WILDEST SPIRIT!
_CALIFLOW EXPERIENCE_
PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING ACCURATE RESULTS FOR ALL DISTANCES
LIVE DJ & FINISH LINE FESTIVAL MUSIC, CELEBRATION, AND GOOD VIBES
FREE RACE DAY PHOTOS CAPTURE YOUR MARDI GRAS MAGIC
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS CELEBRATE YOUR SPEED (AND STYLE!)
STROLLER & WALKER FRIENDLY EVERYONES WELCOME TO ROLL, RUN, OR STROLL
FULLY MARKED COASTAL COURSE FLAT, FAST, AND FULL OF FUN ENERGY
BIB PICK-UP & START TIMES
BIB PICK-UP: 6:00 AM TO 7:35 AM (RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT)
HALF MARATHON START: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K START: 7:30 AM
WARNING NO LATE STARTS MAKE SURE YOURE READY TO ROLL WHEN THE BEADS START FLYING!
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP
LULULEMON 6460 E PACIFIC COAST HWY, UNIT 115, LONG BEACH, CA 90803
THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 12TH 4 PM TO 7 PM
FREE 90-MIN GARAGE PARKING (BRING ID IF PICKING UP FOR SOMEONE ELSE).
EVENT DAY PARKING INFORMATION
BEACH LOT PARKING AVAILABLE RATES $2:00 PER HOUR
PAY AT THE MACHINE OR USE PASSPORT APP
SUN WEATHER & SAFETY
THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT BECAUSE MARDI GRAS DOESNT CANCEL FOR CLOUDS!
(ONLY POSTPONED FOR TIDAL WAVES, TSUNAMIS, OR ZOMBIE PARADES FEMALE SIGN WELL NOTIFY YOU BY EMAIL IF THAT HAPPENS.)
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
TAG YOUR MOMENTS WITH @CALIFLOWRUNS AND #CALIFLOWRUNS FOR A CHANCE TO BE FEATURED!
FOLLOW US FOR WEEKLY GIVEAWAYS AND #FREEENTRYFRIDAY FUN.
SPARKLES RUN. REVEL. REPEAT.
LET THE BEADS FLY AND THE GOOD TIMES ROLL ONLY WITH CALIFLOW RUNS!
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.34 Fee
Sun 15th February 2026 (7:30AM PST)
$42.33
Chip Timed Race Overall & Age Group Awards Finisher Medals for All Free Race Day Photos -
10k
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sun 15th February 2026 (7:30AM PST)
$38.09
Chip Timed Race Overall & Age Group Awards Finisher Medals for All Free Race Day Photos -
Half Marathon
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 15th February 2026 (7:00AM PST)
$48.69
Chip Timed Race Overall & Age Group Awards Finisher Medals for All Free Race Day Photos
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5100 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, 90803, CA, United States
Run for the Beads - Mardi Gras Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
