The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
- Date Sat 14th February 2026
- Time 7:00AM PST
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price Free - $63.53
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate love and fitness at the Long Beach Sweetheart's Run on Saturday, February 14, 2026! This vibrant event takes place at Granada Beach in Long Beach, CA, offering participants the choice to run a scenic 5K, 10K, or a challenging half marathon. Whether you’re racing solo, with your sweetheart, or even your furry friend, this event promises a fantastic atmosphere filled with joy, smiles, and community spirit.
Starting bright and early, the half marathon kicks off at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K and 10K at 8:30 AM. Enjoy a day filled with exciting features including professional chip timing, free race-day photos, and a lively finish-line celebration complete with snacks, music, and photo opportunities. Plus, participants can look forward to a stunning red heart medal and awards for overall and age group categories, as well as a fun costume contest! With a welcoming environment for runners, walkers, and even stroller-pushers, the Long Beach Sweetheart's Run is the perfect way to embrace the spirit of Valentine's Day while staying active. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
Starting bright and early, the half marathon kicks off at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K and 10K at 8:30 AM. Enjoy a day filled with exciting features including professional chip timing, free race-day photos, and a lively finish-line celebration complete with snacks, music, and photo opportunities. Plus, participants can look forward to a stunning red heart medal and awards for overall and age group categories, as well as a fun costume contest! With a welcoming environment for runners, walkers, and even stroller-pushers, the Long Beach Sweetheart's Run is the perfect way to embrace the spirit of Valentine's Day while staying active. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
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, FRIENDSHIP, AND MOVEMENT THIS VALENTINES DAY AT THE LONG BEACH SWEETHEARTS RUN! WHETHER YOURE RUNNING SOLO, WITH YOUR SWEETHEART, YOUR BESTIE, OR YOUR FUR BABE THIS IS YOUR MOMENT TO SHINE WITH MILES, SMILES, AND SIGNATURE CALIFLOW ENERGY.
RACE INFO
LOCATION: GRANADA BEACH 5000 E OCEAN BLVD, LONG BEACH, CA 90803
RACE START TIMES: _(WE HAVE TWO START TIME BASED ON YOUR DISTANCE)_
HALF MARATHON: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K: 8:30 AM
SAME-DAY REGISTRATION: OPENS AT 6:00 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENTS
BIB PICK-UP - (BIB = RACE NUMBER) 3 OPTIONS TO PICK UP
THURSDAY, FEB 12 BELMONT PIER (NEAR BELMONT BREWING CO)
ALARM CLOCK 3:00 PM 7:00 PM AT THE CALIFLOW RUNS TENT
FRIDAY, FEB 13 5400 E OCEAN BLVD (DURING CAMP HEARTBREAK!)
ALARM CLOCK 5:00 PM 8:30 PM
RACE DAY, FEB 14 5000 E OCEAN BLVD
ALARM CLOCK 6:00 AM RACE START
_#1 QUESTION: CAN YOU PICK UP BIBS FOR A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER? YES, PLEASE HAVE A COPY OF THEIR RACE REGISTRATION EMAIL - IF YOU ARE PICKING UP FOR A GROUP HAVE ALL THE NAMES WRITTEN DOWN ON PAPER TO GIVE STAFF. HAVE ALL THE CONFIRMATION EMAILS READY AVAILABLE TO SHOW STAFF. _
PARKING
STREET PARKING IS FREE (CHECK SIGNS).
BEACH LOT PARKING IS $2/HOUR VIA THE PASSPORT APP OR KIOSK.
BEST ADDRESS:5000 E OCEAN BLVD LONG BEACH, CA 90803
GRANDA/ROSIES DOG BEACH YOULL SEE US NEAR THE LOT ENTRANCE!
MEDALS & AWARDS
RED HEART VALENTINES FINISHER MEDAL FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
COSTUME CONTEST: PRIZES FOR BEST COUPLE, SOLO, AND GROUP LOOKS
RACE HIGHLIGHTS
CHECK MARK PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING
FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS
FINISH-LINE CELEBRATION WITH SNACKS, MUSIC & PHOTO OPS
3 ON-COURSE WATER STATIONS + RESTROOMS
STROLLER-FRIENDLY & WALKER-WELCOME
DOGS ALLOWED BRING YOUR FUR BAE
VENDOR VILLAGE + PRE-RACE WARMUP
20% OFF FOOD AT MONTYS DOG BEACH CAF'E WITH YOUR BIB!
WHY CALIFLOW RUNS?
BECAUSE WERE NOT HERE FOR AVERAGE.
CALIFLOW RUNS HOSTS OVER 50+ RACES A YEAR THAT ARE INCLUSIVE, LOW-COST, BEGINNER-FRIENDLY, AND FULL OF JOY. WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER THROUGH MOVEMENT NO GATEKEEPING, NO ELITISM, JUST COMMUNITY AND GOOD VIBES.
WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PR, PUSHING A STROLLER, OR SIMPLY SHOWING UP FOR YOURSELF YOU BELONG HERE. RED HEART
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
EVERYONE!
RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLER-PUSHERS, SOLO HEARTBREAKERS, COUPLES, BESTIES, AND FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS. SHOW UP AS YOU ARE AND LEAVE WITH YOUR HEART FULL.
FINAL WORD
IF ITS NOT CALIFLOW
ITS JUST AN AVERAGE RACE.
CHECK OUT ALL OF OUR EVENTS: CALIFLOWRUNS.COM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026 | LONG BEACH, CA
5K 10K HALF MARATHON
CELEBRATE LOVE, FRIENDSHIP, AND MOVEMENT THIS VALENTINES DAY AT THE LONG BEACH SWEETHEARTS RUN! WHETHER YOURE RUNNING SOLO, WITH YOUR SWEETHEART, YOUR BESTIE, OR YOUR FUR BABE THIS IS YOUR MOMENT TO SHINE WITH MILES, SMILES, AND SIGNATURE CALIFLOW ENERGY.
RACE INFO
LOCATION: GRANADA BEACH 5000 E OCEAN BLVD, LONG BEACH, CA 90803
RACE START TIMES: _(WE HAVE TWO START TIME BASED ON YOUR DISTANCE)_
HALF MARATHON: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K: 8:30 AM
SAME-DAY REGISTRATION: OPENS AT 6:00 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENTS
BIB PICK-UP - (BIB = RACE NUMBER) 3 OPTIONS TO PICK UP
THURSDAY, FEB 12 BELMONT PIER (NEAR BELMONT BREWING CO)
ALARM CLOCK 3:00 PM 7:00 PM AT THE CALIFLOW RUNS TENT
FRIDAY, FEB 13 5400 E OCEAN BLVD (DURING CAMP HEARTBREAK!)
ALARM CLOCK 5:00 PM 8:30 PM
RACE DAY, FEB 14 5000 E OCEAN BLVD
ALARM CLOCK 6:00 AM RACE START
_#1 QUESTION: CAN YOU PICK UP BIBS FOR A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER? YES, PLEASE HAVE A COPY OF THEIR RACE REGISTRATION EMAIL - IF YOU ARE PICKING UP FOR A GROUP HAVE ALL THE NAMES WRITTEN DOWN ON PAPER TO GIVE STAFF. HAVE ALL THE CONFIRMATION EMAILS READY AVAILABLE TO SHOW STAFF. _
PARKING
STREET PARKING IS FREE (CHECK SIGNS).
BEACH LOT PARKING IS $2/HOUR VIA THE PASSPORT APP OR KIOSK.
BEST ADDRESS:5000 E OCEAN BLVD LONG BEACH, CA 90803
GRANDA/ROSIES DOG BEACH YOULL SEE US NEAR THE LOT ENTRANCE!
MEDALS & AWARDS
RED HEART VALENTINES FINISHER MEDAL FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
COSTUME CONTEST: PRIZES FOR BEST COUPLE, SOLO, AND GROUP LOOKS
RACE HIGHLIGHTS
CHECK MARK PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING
FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS
FINISH-LINE CELEBRATION WITH SNACKS, MUSIC & PHOTO OPS
3 ON-COURSE WATER STATIONS + RESTROOMS
STROLLER-FRIENDLY & WALKER-WELCOME
DOGS ALLOWED BRING YOUR FUR BAE
VENDOR VILLAGE + PRE-RACE WARMUP
20% OFF FOOD AT MONTYS DOG BEACH CAF'E WITH YOUR BIB!
WHY CALIFLOW RUNS?
BECAUSE WERE NOT HERE FOR AVERAGE.
CALIFLOW RUNS HOSTS OVER 50+ RACES A YEAR THAT ARE INCLUSIVE, LOW-COST, BEGINNER-FRIENDLY, AND FULL OF JOY. WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER THROUGH MOVEMENT NO GATEKEEPING, NO ELITISM, JUST COMMUNITY AND GOOD VIBES.
WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PR, PUSHING A STROLLER, OR SIMPLY SHOWING UP FOR YOURSELF YOU BELONG HERE. RED HEART
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
EVERYONE!
RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLER-PUSHERS, SOLO HEARTBREAKERS, COUPLES, BESTIES, AND FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS. SHOW UP AS YOU ARE AND LEAVE WITH YOUR HEART FULL.
FINAL WORD
IF ITS NOT CALIFLOW
ITS JUST AN AVERAGE RACE.
CHECK OUT ALL OF OUR EVENTS: CALIFLOWRUNS.COM
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.94 Fee
Sat 14th February 2026 (8:30AM PST)
$52.93
All finishers receive a medal Free Race Day Photos Turns are clearly marked 3 Water Stations on Course Overall Winners Award Ceremony Age Group Awards available at Results Kiosk -
10k
Incl. $4.18 Fee
Sat 14th February 2026 (8:30AM PST)
$57.17
All finishers receive a medal Free Race Day Photos Turns are clearly marked 3 Water Stations on Course Overall Winners Award Ceremony Age Group Awards available at Results Kiosk -
Half Marathon
Incl. $4.54 Fee
Sat 14th February 2026 (7:00AM PST)
$63.53
All finishers receive a medal Free Race Day Photos Turns are clearly marked 3 Water Stations on Course Overall Winners Award Ceremony Age Group Awards available at Results Kiosk -
Kids Run - Ages 2 to 7 Only
Sat 14th February 2026 (9:15AM PST)
Free
All Kids will receive a medal at the finish
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The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
