The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
- Date Sat 14th February 2026
- Time 7:00AM PST
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $35.97 - $50.81
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for a heartwarming experience at the Long Beach Sweetheart's Run on Saturday, February 14, 2026! Located along the stunning Long Beach shoreline in Los Angeles, this vibrant event features race distances of 5K, 10K, and a Half Marathon, making it perfect for everyone from seasoned runners to casual joggers. Celebrate love, fitness, and friendship this Valentine's Day as you join fellow participants for a morning filled with miles of smiles, breathtaking ocean views, and that signature California energy.
This professionally chip-timed race promises not only accurate results but also a fun atmosphere with awards for overall and age group categories, plus a delightful Valentine's costume contest! All finishers will receive a custom Valentine's medal, and there will be plenty of refreshments, music, and photo opportunities to commemorate your achievement. Whether you're running solo, with your sweetheart, or alongside friends, the Long Beach Sweetheart's Run is a fantastic way to embrace health, happiness, and community. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event—mark your calendars and prepare for a day of joy and camaraderie!
This professionally chip-timed race promises not only accurate results but also a fun atmosphere with awards for overall and age group categories, plus a delightful Valentine's costume contest! All finishers will receive a custom Valentine's medal, and there will be plenty of refreshments, music, and photo opportunities to commemorate your achievement. Whether you're running solo, with your sweetheart, or alongside friends, the Long Beach Sweetheart's Run is a fantastic way to embrace health, happiness, and community. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event—mark your calendars and prepare for a day of joy and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
RED HEART THE LONG BEACH SWEETHEARTS RUN LOVE ON THE RUN
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026 | LONG BEACH, CA
5K 10K HALF MARATHON
CELEBRATE LOVE, FITNESS, AND FRIENDSHIP THIS VALENTINES DAY AT THE LONG BEACH SWEETHEART'S RUN! WHETHER YOURE RUNNING SOLO, WITH YOUR SWEETHEART, OR ALONGSIDE FRIENDS, JOIN US FOR A HEART-FILLED MORNING OF MILES AND SMILES ALONG THE GORGEOUS LONG BEACH SHORELINE. EXPECT HIGH VIBES, OCEAN VIEWS, AND THAT SIGNATURE CALIFLOW ENERGY.
RACE HIGHLIGHTS
RED HEART PROFESSIONALLY CHIP-TIMED FOR ACCURATE RESULTS
FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS & DOWNLOADABLE FINISH-LINE PICS
FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
OVERALL AND AGE GROUP AWARDS
VALENTINES COSTUME CONTEST PRIZES FOR BEST COUPLE, SOLO, AND GROUP LOOKS!
FLAT, FAST, AND SCENIC BEACH COURSE
WATER STATIONS & RESTROOMS ALONG THE COURSE
FINISH-LINE SNACKS, MUSIC, AND PHOTO OPS TO CELEBRATE YOUR RUN
WHY CALIFLOW RUNS?
AT CALIFLOW RUNS, WE BELIEVE RUNNING SHOULD BE INCLUSIVE, AFFORDABLE, AND FUN. WE HOST 50+ EVENTS PER YEAR TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE OF EVERY PACE AND BACKGROUND TO COME OUT, MOVE, AND HAVE FUN.
OUR RACES BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE HEALTH, HAPPINESS, AND COMMUNITY WITHOUT THE HIGH PRICE TAG. WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PR OR SIMPLY RUNNING FOR THE LOVE OF IT, YOULL ALWAYS BELONG HERE. RED HEART
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
EVERYONE! RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLERS ALL PACES AND ABILITIES ARE WELCOME. COME AS YOU ARE, AND LEAVE WITH YOUR HEART FULL.
ALARM CLOCK BIB PICK-UP & START TIMES
LOCATION: 5100 E OCEAN BLVD, LONG BEACH, CA 90803 (GRANADA BEACH)
BIB PICK-UP: 6:15 AM 8:30 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
HALF MARATHON START: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K START: 8:30 AM
PARKING INFO
STREET PARKING IS AVAILABLE (CHECK SIGNS FOR STREET SWEEPING). PAID BEACH LOT PARKING IS $2.00 PER HOUR VIA THE PASSPORT APP OR MACHINE AT THE LOT ENTRANCE. ARRIVE EARLY FOR THE BEST SPOTS NEAR THE START LINE.
AWARDS & MEDALS
ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A CUSTOM VALENTINES CLASSIC MEDAL RED HEART
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
COSTUME CONTEST AWARDS FOR BEST COUPLE, SOLO, AND GROUP BRING YOUR VALENTINE SPIRIT!
A QUICK NOTE
THERE ARE SEVERAL RACES THAT TAKE PLACE IN AND AROUND OUR LONG BEACH COURSE LOCATIONS BUT THERES ONLY ONE CALIFLOW RUNS. WE ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY OF THEM.
IF YOURE LOOKING FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL RACE EXPERIENCE WITH PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING, FREE PHOTOS, WELL-ORGANIZED STAFF, AND THAT SIGNATURE CALIFLOW VIBE, MAKE SURE YOU SEE THE CALIFLOW RUNS NAME OR LOGO BEFORE YOU REGISTER.
IF ITS NOT CALIFLOW, ITS JUST AN "AVERAGE"RACE.. RED HEART
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026 | LONG BEACH, CA
5K 10K HALF MARATHON
CELEBRATE LOVE, FITNESS, AND FRIENDSHIP THIS VALENTINES DAY AT THE LONG BEACH SWEETHEART'S RUN! WHETHER YOURE RUNNING SOLO, WITH YOUR SWEETHEART, OR ALONGSIDE FRIENDS, JOIN US FOR A HEART-FILLED MORNING OF MILES AND SMILES ALONG THE GORGEOUS LONG BEACH SHORELINE. EXPECT HIGH VIBES, OCEAN VIEWS, AND THAT SIGNATURE CALIFLOW ENERGY.
RACE HIGHLIGHTS
RED HEART PROFESSIONALLY CHIP-TIMED FOR ACCURATE RESULTS
FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS & DOWNLOADABLE FINISH-LINE PICS
FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
OVERALL AND AGE GROUP AWARDS
VALENTINES COSTUME CONTEST PRIZES FOR BEST COUPLE, SOLO, AND GROUP LOOKS!
FLAT, FAST, AND SCENIC BEACH COURSE
WATER STATIONS & RESTROOMS ALONG THE COURSE
FINISH-LINE SNACKS, MUSIC, AND PHOTO OPS TO CELEBRATE YOUR RUN
WHY CALIFLOW RUNS?
AT CALIFLOW RUNS, WE BELIEVE RUNNING SHOULD BE INCLUSIVE, AFFORDABLE, AND FUN. WE HOST 50+ EVENTS PER YEAR TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE OF EVERY PACE AND BACKGROUND TO COME OUT, MOVE, AND HAVE FUN.
OUR RACES BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE HEALTH, HAPPINESS, AND COMMUNITY WITHOUT THE HIGH PRICE TAG. WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PR OR SIMPLY RUNNING FOR THE LOVE OF IT, YOULL ALWAYS BELONG HERE. RED HEART
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
EVERYONE! RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLERS ALL PACES AND ABILITIES ARE WELCOME. COME AS YOU ARE, AND LEAVE WITH YOUR HEART FULL.
ALARM CLOCK BIB PICK-UP & START TIMES
LOCATION: 5100 E OCEAN BLVD, LONG BEACH, CA 90803 (GRANADA BEACH)
BIB PICK-UP: 6:15 AM 8:30 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
HALF MARATHON START: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K START: 8:30 AM
PARKING INFO
STREET PARKING IS AVAILABLE (CHECK SIGNS FOR STREET SWEEPING). PAID BEACH LOT PARKING IS $2.00 PER HOUR VIA THE PASSPORT APP OR MACHINE AT THE LOT ENTRANCE. ARRIVE EARLY FOR THE BEST SPOTS NEAR THE START LINE.
AWARDS & MEDALS
ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A CUSTOM VALENTINES CLASSIC MEDAL RED HEART
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
COSTUME CONTEST AWARDS FOR BEST COUPLE, SOLO, AND GROUP BRING YOUR VALENTINE SPIRIT!
A QUICK NOTE
THERE ARE SEVERAL RACES THAT TAKE PLACE IN AND AROUND OUR LONG BEACH COURSE LOCATIONS BUT THERES ONLY ONE CALIFLOW RUNS. WE ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY OF THEM.
IF YOURE LOOKING FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL RACE EXPERIENCE WITH PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING, FREE PHOTOS, WELL-ORGANIZED STAFF, AND THAT SIGNATURE CALIFLOW VIBE, MAKE SURE YOU SEE THE CALIFLOW RUNS NAME OR LOGO BEFORE YOU REGISTER.
IF ITS NOT CALIFLOW, ITS JUST AN "AVERAGE"RACE.. RED HEART
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5100 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, 90803, CA, United States
The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
