The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 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
Join us for the Long Beach Sweetheart's Run on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in picturesque Long Beach, Los Angeles! This heartwarming event features three exciting race distances: a 5K, a 10K, and a thrilling half marathon, making it perfect for runners of all levels. Whether you’re sprinting solo, racing with your sweetheart, or enjoying a fun day out with friends, this Valentine’s Day celebration promises high energy, stunning ocean views, and smiles all around.
The course is flat, fast, and scenic along the beautiful Long Beach shoreline, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone. Enjoy perks like professionally chip-timed results, free race-day photos, and custom Valentine's-themed finishers’ medals. Plus, don’t miss the Valentine's costume contest with prizes for the best couple, solo, and group looks! With water stations and restroom facilities along the route, participants can focus on what matters most—having fun and celebrating love and fitness in a supportive community. Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable day filled with joy and heart!
The course is flat, fast, and scenic along the beautiful Long Beach shoreline, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone. Enjoy perks like professionally chip-timed results, free race-day photos, and custom Valentine's-themed finishers’ medals. Plus, don’t miss the Valentine's costume contest with prizes for the best couple, solo, and group looks! With water stations and restroom facilities along the route, participants can focus on what matters most—having fun and celebrating love and fitness in a supportive community. Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable day filled with joy and heart!
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
Races
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
5100 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, 90803, CA, United States
The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
