Seasonal Confusion 5K. 10K. Half Marathon & 5K Hybrid Challenge
- Date Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 7:00AM PDT
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $50.81 - $74.13
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Seasonal Confusion 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and 5K Hybrid Challenge on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in beautiful Long Beach, Los Angeles! This unique event celebrates the playful clash of summer and fall, encouraging participants to dress in their favorite seasonal attire, whether it’s a cozy hoodie or beachwear. Runners can choose from various distances: the Half Marathon kicks off at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K and 10K at 8:00 AM.
For those looking to add a twist to their race experience, the new 5K Hybrid Challenge combines a traditional run with functional fitness stations for an extra dose of excitement. Enjoy a flat, scenic beach path that’s beginner- and stroller-friendly, with furry friends on leashes welcome too! After crossing the finish line, participants can relish a post-race perk at Monty’s Dog Beach Café, where showing your race bib earns you a 20% discount on delicious food. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, awards, and vibrant festival vibes, where everyone is invited to celebrate the joy of running—no matter your pace or
For those looking to add a twist to their race experience, the new 5K Hybrid Challenge combines a traditional run with functional fitness stations for an extra dose of excitement. Enjoy a flat, scenic beach path that’s beginner- and stroller-friendly, with furry friends on leashes welcome too! After crossing the finish line, participants can relish a post-race perk at Monty’s Dog Beach Café, where showing your race bib earns you a 20% discount on delicious food. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, awards, and vibrant festival vibes, where everyone is invited to celebrate the joy of running—no matter your pace or
Organiser's Description
SEASONAL CONFUSION RUN
5K 10K HALF MARATHON 5K HYBRID
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
5000 E OCEAN BLVD, GRANADA BEACH | LONG BEACH, CA
SWEATER OR BIKINI? ICED COFFEE OR PUMPKIN SPICE?
ITS CALIFORNIA WERE OFFICIALLY IN A STATE OF SEASONAL CONFUSION.
THE SEASONAL CONFUSION RUN CELEBRATES THAT WEIRD IN-BETWEEN MOMENT WHEN SUMMER WONT LET GO, FALL IS PRETENDING TO ARRIVE, AND THE WEATHER ABSOLUTELY REFUSES TO COOPERATE.
COME RUN THE COAST IN WHATEVER MAKES SENSE TO YOU HOODIE, TANK TOP, OR BEACHWEAR ENCOURAGED.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
HALF MARATHON: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K: 8:00 AM
5K HYBRID: 8:00 AM
SAME-DAY REGISTRATION & BIB PICKUP: OPENS AT 6:00 AM
NEW: 5K HYBRID CHALLENGE
WANT MORE THAN THE 5K? TAKE ON OUR 5K HYBRID CHALLENGE, COMBINING YOUR RUN WITH A FINISH-LINE FUNCTIONAL FITNESS CHALLENGE.
EVERYONE STARTS TOGETHER AND COMPLETES THE NORMAL 5K COURSE.
WHEN HYBRID RUNNERS RETURN FROM THE 5K, THEY DO NOT CROSS THE FINISH LINE YET. INSTEAD, THEY HEAD DIRECTLY INTO OUR TFL HYBRID ZONE TO COMPLETE:
5K RUN
V
BURPEES
V
BODYWEIGHT LUNGES
V
WALL BALLS
V
FINISH LINE
COMPLETE ALL THREE WORKOUT STATIONS, THEN CROSS THE FINISH LINE TO OFFICIALLY COMPLETE THE 5K HYBRID CHALLENGE.
5K HYBRID FINISHERS RECEIVE BOTH
CUSTOM SEASONAL CONFUSION 5K FINISHER MEDAL
PLUS
EXCLUSIVE HYBRID FINISHER PATCH
YOU RAN THE 5K. YOU COMPLETED THE CHALLENGE. YOU EARNED BOTH.
WHY YOULL LOVE IT
FLAT, FAST, SCENIC BEACH PATH COURSE
BEGINNER- AND WALKER-FRIENDLY
STROLLERS WELCOME
DOGS ON LEASH WELCOME
PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING
FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
FINISH LINE FESTIVAL VIBES
WHETHER YOU'RE CHASING A PR, WALKING THE 5K, TAKING ON THE HYBRID CHALLENGE, OR GOING THE FULL HALF MARATHON, THERE'S A PLACE FOR YOU AT THE START LINE.
POST-RACE PERK
RUN FIRST, REFUEL AFTER.
TAKE YOUR BIB JUST STEPS FROM THE FINISH LINE TO MONTYS DOG BEACH CAF'E AND RECEIVE 20% OFF FOOD WHEN YOU PRESENT YOUR RACE BIB.
WHY CALIFLOW RUNS
LIFE DOESNT WAIT FOR PERFECT CONDITIONS AND NEITHER DO WE.
CALIFLOW RUNS CREATES INCLUSIVE, FEEL-GOOD RACES WHERE EVERYONE BELONGS. WHETHER YOURE RACING HARD, WALKING IT OUT, CHALLENGING YOURSELF IN THE HYBRID ZONE, RUNNING WITH YOUR PUP, OR JUST HERE FOR THE VIBES, THIS IS A SPACE TO MOVE, BREATHE, LAUGH, AND ENJOY THE MOMENT.
IT MAY NOT BE FALL YET.
IT MAY NOT BE SUMMER ANYMORE.
BUT IT IS A GREAT DAY TO RUN. FEMALE SIGN
5K 10K HALF MARATHON 5K HYBRID
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
5000 E OCEAN BLVD, GRANADA BEACH | LONG BEACH, CA
SWEATER OR BIKINI? ICED COFFEE OR PUMPKIN SPICE?
ITS CALIFORNIA WERE OFFICIALLY IN A STATE OF SEASONAL CONFUSION.
THE SEASONAL CONFUSION RUN CELEBRATES THAT WEIRD IN-BETWEEN MOMENT WHEN SUMMER WONT LET GO, FALL IS PRETENDING TO ARRIVE, AND THE WEATHER ABSOLUTELY REFUSES TO COOPERATE.
COME RUN THE COAST IN WHATEVER MAKES SENSE TO YOU HOODIE, TANK TOP, OR BEACHWEAR ENCOURAGED.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
HALF MARATHON: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K: 8:00 AM
5K HYBRID: 8:00 AM
SAME-DAY REGISTRATION & BIB PICKUP: OPENS AT 6:00 AM
NEW: 5K HYBRID CHALLENGE
WANT MORE THAN THE 5K? TAKE ON OUR 5K HYBRID CHALLENGE, COMBINING YOUR RUN WITH A FINISH-LINE FUNCTIONAL FITNESS CHALLENGE.
EVERYONE STARTS TOGETHER AND COMPLETES THE NORMAL 5K COURSE.
WHEN HYBRID RUNNERS RETURN FROM THE 5K, THEY DO NOT CROSS THE FINISH LINE YET. INSTEAD, THEY HEAD DIRECTLY INTO OUR TFL HYBRID ZONE TO COMPLETE:
5K RUN
V
BURPEES
V
BODYWEIGHT LUNGES
V
WALL BALLS
V
FINISH LINE
COMPLETE ALL THREE WORKOUT STATIONS, THEN CROSS THE FINISH LINE TO OFFICIALLY COMPLETE THE 5K HYBRID CHALLENGE.
5K HYBRID FINISHERS RECEIVE BOTH
CUSTOM SEASONAL CONFUSION 5K FINISHER MEDAL
PLUS
EXCLUSIVE HYBRID FINISHER PATCH
YOU RAN THE 5K. YOU COMPLETED THE CHALLENGE. YOU EARNED BOTH.
WHY YOULL LOVE IT
FLAT, FAST, SCENIC BEACH PATH COURSE
BEGINNER- AND WALKER-FRIENDLY
STROLLERS WELCOME
DOGS ON LEASH WELCOME
PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING
FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
FINISH LINE FESTIVAL VIBES
WHETHER YOU'RE CHASING A PR, WALKING THE 5K, TAKING ON THE HYBRID CHALLENGE, OR GOING THE FULL HALF MARATHON, THERE'S A PLACE FOR YOU AT THE START LINE.
POST-RACE PERK
RUN FIRST, REFUEL AFTER.
TAKE YOUR BIB JUST STEPS FROM THE FINISH LINE TO MONTYS DOG BEACH CAF'E AND RECEIVE 20% OFF FOOD WHEN YOU PRESENT YOUR RACE BIB.
WHY CALIFLOW RUNS
LIFE DOESNT WAIT FOR PERFECT CONDITIONS AND NEITHER DO WE.
CALIFLOW RUNS CREATES INCLUSIVE, FEEL-GOOD RACES WHERE EVERYONE BELONGS. WHETHER YOURE RACING HARD, WALKING IT OUT, CHALLENGING YOURSELF IN THE HYBRID ZONE, RUNNING WITH YOUR PUP, OR JUST HERE FOR THE VIBES, THIS IS A SPACE TO MOVE, BREATHE, LAUGH, AND ENJOY THE MOMENT.
IT MAY NOT BE FALL YET.
IT MAY NOT BE SUMMER ANYMORE.
BUT IT IS A GREAT DAY TO RUN. FEMALE SIGN
Races
-
5k
Incl. $3.82 Fee
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$50.81
-
10k
Incl. $3.94 Fee
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$52.93
-
Half Marathon
Incl. $4.54 Fee
Sun 13th September 2026 (7:00AM PDT)
$63.53
-
5K Hybrid Challenge
Incl. $5.14 Fee
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$74.13
All participants take off together and complete the normal 5K course. When Hybrid runners return from the 5K, they DO NOT cross the finish line yet. Head directly into the TFL Hybrid Zone and complete: Burpees -> Bodyweight Lunges -> Wall Balls -> Finish Line
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Location
5100 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, 90803, CA, United States
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