The Empire Strides Back - May the 4th be with You 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
- Date Sun 4th May 2025
- Time 7:00AM PDT
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $27.49 - $38.09
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready to unleash your inner Jedi at "The Empire Strides Back - May the 4th be with You" event, taking place on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, in the beautiful Long Beach, Los Angeles. This exciting race offers three thrilling distances: a 5K, a 10K, and a Half Marathon, making it perfect for runners of all levels. The Half Marathon kicks off at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K and 10K at 7:30 AM. Experience the scenic Long Beach waterfront while enjoying a high-energy atmosphere filled with music, cheering, and photo opportunities with galaxy-themed props.
Costumes are highly encouraged, so come dressed as your favorite hero, villain, or creature from the galaxy far, far away! Each participant receives a finisher medal, and there will be free race-day photos, chip-timed results, and plenty of water stations along the course. Whether you're aiming for a personal record or just looking to have a fun day with friends and family, this event promises out-of-this-world vibes and an inclusive environment for all. Don't miss your chance to be part of this cosmic celebration—sign up now and let the force guide your
Costumes are highly encouraged, so come dressed as your favorite hero, villain, or creature from the galaxy far, far away! Each participant receives a finisher medal, and there will be free race-day photos, chip-timed results, and plenty of water stations along the course. Whether you're aiming for a personal record or just looking to have a fun day with friends and family, this event promises out-of-this-world vibes and an inclusive environment for all. Don't miss your chance to be part of this cosmic celebration—sign up now and let the force guide your
Organiser's Description
EVERYONE GETS A MEDAL NO FORCE POWERS REQUIRED!
EMPIRE STRIDES BACK MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU 5K, 10K, & HALF MARATHON
5400 E OCEAN BLVD LONG BEACH, CA 90803 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/3wBo4ngZ9vH5hp7AA]
SUNDAY, MAY 4TH, 2025
START TIMES:
HALF MARATHON: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K: 7:30 AM
BIB PICK-UP: 6:15 AM 7:35 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
PARKING:
STREET PARKING IS FREE. LOT PARKING IS $2.00 PER HOUR. PAY AT MACHINE IN PARKING LOT
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN:
READY TO RACE THROUGH THE GALAXY? WHETHER YOURE A JEDI, SITH, OR REBEL RUNNER, COME SHOW OFF YOUR FORCE IN THIS HIGH-VIBE, COSTUMED RUN ALONG THE SCENIC LONG BEACH WATERFRONT.
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! COME DRESSED AS YOUR FAVORITE HERO, VILLAIN, OR CREATURE.
EPIC PHOTO OPS WITH GALAXY PROPS AND BACKDROPS.
OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD VIBES WITH MUSIC, CHEERING, AND SPACE-AGE FUN.
DISTANCES FOR ALL:
IGNITE YOUR JOURNEY WITH THE 5K
FUEL YOUR POWER WITH THE 10K
GO FULL GALAXY MODE IN THE HALF MARATHON
EVENT PERKS:
EVERYONE GETS A FINISHER MEDAL
FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS
CHIP-TIMED RESULTS POSTED ON-SITE
WATER STATIONS & RESTROOMS ON COURSE
STROLLER-FRIENDLY AND BEGINNER-WELCOMING
WHY CALIFLOW RUNS?
WERE RUNNERS PUTTING ON RACES FOR RUNNERS. AFFORDABLE, AUTHENTIC, AND ALWAYS A VIBE WE BELIEVE IN GOOD ENERGY, FUN THEMES, AND CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SPACE FOR ALL PACES. WHETHER YOU'RE HERE TO PR OR JUST PLAY DRESS-UP AND STROLL, YOU'RE PART OF THE TRIBE.
SIGN UP NOW AND LET THE FORCE (AND YOUR FEET) GUIDE YOU!
#EMPIRESTRIDESBACK #CALIFLOWRUNS #MAYTHE4THBEWITHYOU #RUNWITHTHEFORCE #GALAXYRUNVIBES #FINISHLINEFEELS
EMPIRE STRIDES BACK MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU 5K, 10K, & HALF MARATHON
5400 E OCEAN BLVD LONG BEACH, CA 90803 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/3wBo4ngZ9vH5hp7AA]
SUNDAY, MAY 4TH, 2025
START TIMES:
HALF MARATHON: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K: 7:30 AM
BIB PICK-UP: 6:15 AM 7:35 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
PARKING:
STREET PARKING IS FREE. LOT PARKING IS $2.00 PER HOUR. PAY AT MACHINE IN PARKING LOT
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN:
READY TO RACE THROUGH THE GALAXY? WHETHER YOURE A JEDI, SITH, OR REBEL RUNNER, COME SHOW OFF YOUR FORCE IN THIS HIGH-VIBE, COSTUMED RUN ALONG THE SCENIC LONG BEACH WATERFRONT.
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! COME DRESSED AS YOUR FAVORITE HERO, VILLAIN, OR CREATURE.
EPIC PHOTO OPS WITH GALAXY PROPS AND BACKDROPS.
OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD VIBES WITH MUSIC, CHEERING, AND SPACE-AGE FUN.
DISTANCES FOR ALL:
IGNITE YOUR JOURNEY WITH THE 5K
FUEL YOUR POWER WITH THE 10K
GO FULL GALAXY MODE IN THE HALF MARATHON
EVENT PERKS:
EVERYONE GETS A FINISHER MEDAL
FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS
CHIP-TIMED RESULTS POSTED ON-SITE
WATER STATIONS & RESTROOMS ON COURSE
STROLLER-FRIENDLY AND BEGINNER-WELCOMING
WHY CALIFLOW RUNS?
WERE RUNNERS PUTTING ON RACES FOR RUNNERS. AFFORDABLE, AUTHENTIC, AND ALWAYS A VIBE WE BELIEVE IN GOOD ENERGY, FUN THEMES, AND CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SPACE FOR ALL PACES. WHETHER YOU'RE HERE TO PR OR JUST PLAY DRESS-UP AND STROLL, YOU'RE PART OF THE TRIBE.
SIGN UP NOW AND LET THE FORCE (AND YOUR FEET) GUIDE YOU!
#EMPIRESTRIDESBACK #CALIFLOWRUNS #MAYTHE4THBEWITHYOU #RUNWITHTHEFORCE #GALAXYRUNVIBES #FINISHLINEFEELS
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 4th May 2025 (7:30AM PDT)
$27.49
star Race Perks at a Glance: sports medal Everyone Gets a Medal No matter your pace, you earn that finish line shine. stopwatch Chip Timing Accurate, instant results right at the finish line. camera with flash Free Race Day Photos Because your galaxy adventure deserves to be remembered. potable water 3 On-Course Water Stations Stay hydrated and strong from start to finish. P button Easy Lot Parking Convenient parking just steps from the start line. 1st place medal Age Group Awards and Top 3 male & female in each distance (5K, 10K, Half) receive a placement medal. -
10k
Incl. $2.74 Fee
Sun 4th May 2025 (7:30AM PDT)
$31.73
star Race Perks at a Glance: sports medal Everyone Gets a Medal No matter your pace, you earn that finish line shine. stopwatch Chip Timing Accurate, instant results right at the finish line. camera with flash Free Race Day Photos Because your galaxy adventure deserves to be remembered. potable water 3 On-Course Water Stations Stay hydrated and strong from start to finish. P button Easy Lot Parking Convenient parking just steps from the start line. 1st place medal Age Group Awards and Top 3 male & female in each distance (5K, 10K, Half) receive a placement medal. -
Half Marathon
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sun 4th May 2025 (7:00AM PDT)
$38.09
star Race Perks at a Glance: sports medal Everyone Gets a Medal No matter your pace, you earn that finish line shine. stopwatch Chip Timing Accurate, instant results right at the finish line. camera with flash Free Race Day Photos Because your galaxy adventure deserves to be remembered. potable water 3 On-Course Water Stations Stay hydrated and strong from start to finish. P button Easy Lot Parking Convenient parking just steps from the start line. 1st place medal Age Group Awards and Top 3 male & female in each distance (5K, 10K, Half) receive a placement medal.
The Empire Strides Back - May the 4th be with You 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
