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 $40.21 - $53.99
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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 in the stunning coastal city of Long Beach, Los Angeles, and offers participants the chance to choose from three exciting race distances: the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. Whether you're running solo, with a partner, or alongside friends, you'll enjoy a picturesque course that winds along the beautiful Long Beach shoreline, complete with breathtaking ocean views.
Join a community of passionate runners and walkers of all abilities in this heart-filled event, featuring professionally chip-timed races for accurate results, free race-day photos, and unique finisher medals for all participants. Don't miss the chance to show off your creativity in the Valentine's costume contest, where prizes await the best couple, solo, and group looks! With water stations, restroom facilities, and plenty of post-race snacks and music, this event promises to be a fun-filled morning of health, happiness, and camaraderie. Mark your calendars and prepare for a spectacular day celebrating love on the run!
Join a community of passionate runners and walkers of all abilities in this heart-filled event, featuring professionally chip-timed races for accurate results, free race-day photos, and unique finisher medals for all participants. Don't miss the chance to show off your creativity in the Valentine's costume contest, where prizes await the best couple, solo, and group looks! With water stations, restroom facilities, and plenty of post-race snacks and music, this event promises to be a fun-filled morning of health, happiness, and camaraderie. Mark your calendars and prepare for a spectacular day celebrating love on the run!
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 - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
