Thursday Evening 5K Race (Sponsored by AREC)
- Date Thu 23rd July 2026
- Time 6:30PM PDT
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $21.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the thrilling Thursday Evening 5K Race on July 23, 2026, in the vibrant Long Beach, Los Angeles! This exciting nighttime event promises to be our largest gathering yet, with more spots available than ever before, but don't wait too long to register—previous races sold out fast! For just $20, participants will receive a unique "I'm Your Huckleberry" medal and a stylish finishers bib, celebrating the spirit of resilience and determination.
The scenic out-and-back 5K course runs along the stunning beach boardwalk, providing runners with breathtaking views of the sand and surf. Gather at the Belmont Brewing Company near Veterans' Pier for bib pickup from 6 PM to 6:30 PM before setting off on this memorable race. Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers, as well as to the top stroller pushers in our newly added stroller division! Afterward, join us inside BBC for food, drinks, and laughter as we celebrate the evening together. This race also honors the late Val Kilmer, with the medal serving as a tribute to his iconic roles and his inspiring journey. Don't miss out on this incredible event—sign up now and be part of something special
The scenic out-and-back 5K course runs along the stunning beach boardwalk, providing runners with breathtaking views of the sand and surf. Gather at the Belmont Brewing Company near Veterans' Pier for bib pickup from 6 PM to 6:30 PM before setting off on this memorable race. Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers, as well as to the top stroller pushers in our newly added stroller division! Afterward, join us inside BBC for food, drinks, and laughter as we celebrate the evening together. This race also honors the late Val Kilmer, with the medal serving as a tribute to his iconic roles and his inspiring journey. Don't miss out on this incredible event—sign up now and be part of something special
Organiser's Description
We're excited to be hosting another one of our NIGHT races! And this will be our biggest one yet- we've got more spots than ever before! But don't wait- this race WILL sell out as our last races all did.
Your $20 entry fee will get you this unique "I'm Your Huckleberry" medal and a neat finishers bib.
"I'm Your Huckleberry" means "I'm the right person for the job", "I'm the one you're looking for", or "I can handle this. We KNOW you're the right person for the job of running this 5K!
In addition to the finishers medal, we will also have additional medals for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female to finish. We also have added a 'stroller' division and will give out 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for our top-three stroller pushers!
If you've run any of our races, you know exactly whats in store! This is an out-and-back course right on the beach boardwalk alongside the sand and surf. The views are absolutely beautiful. Well meet right by the Belmont Brewing Company in Long Beach, at the start of Veterans' Pier, and head out on the beach path for a 5k.
Bib pickup is between 6 pm and 6:30 pm.
Afterwards, runners will head inside BBC for food, drink, and laughter.
Results will be posted online within 36 hours of the event. This event counts for your Century Club totals, if you're a member of AREC.
RACE INSPIRATION (I'm Your Huckleberry):
This race is in honor of Val Kilmer, who died in April of 2025. The medal itself is a tribute to two of his most iconic movies: Top Gun (1986) where he played Iceman and Tombstone (1993) where he played Doc Holliday. Kilmer made his final film appearance in Top Gun: Maverick (2022), reprising his role from the original film.
In 2015, Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer. A tracheal procedure damaged his vocal cords, leaving him unable to speak easily, and he also underwent chemotherapy and two tracheotomies. He released a memoir, I'm Your Huckleberry: A Memoir, in 2020 and a documentary titled Val the following year, both about his career and health struggles. He died of pneumonia on April 1, 2025, at the age of 65.
Films in which Kilmer appeared grossed more than $3.85 billion worldwide. In 1992, the film critic Roger Ebert remarked, "if there is an award for the most unsung leading man of his generation, Kilmer should get it". It's not quite an award, but on July 23rd, we'll help Kilmer be a little less unsung by honoring him in our "I'm Your Huckleberry 5K" race.
Your $20 entry fee will get you this unique "I'm Your Huckleberry" medal and a neat finishers bib.
"I'm Your Huckleberry" means "I'm the right person for the job", "I'm the one you're looking for", or "I can handle this. We KNOW you're the right person for the job of running this 5K!
In addition to the finishers medal, we will also have additional medals for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female to finish. We also have added a 'stroller' division and will give out 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for our top-three stroller pushers!
If you've run any of our races, you know exactly whats in store! This is an out-and-back course right on the beach boardwalk alongside the sand and surf. The views are absolutely beautiful. Well meet right by the Belmont Brewing Company in Long Beach, at the start of Veterans' Pier, and head out on the beach path for a 5k.
Bib pickup is between 6 pm and 6:30 pm.
Afterwards, runners will head inside BBC for food, drink, and laughter.
Results will be posted online within 36 hours of the event. This event counts for your Century Club totals, if you're a member of AREC.
RACE INSPIRATION (I'm Your Huckleberry):
This race is in honor of Val Kilmer, who died in April of 2025. The medal itself is a tribute to two of his most iconic movies: Top Gun (1986) where he played Iceman and Tombstone (1993) where he played Doc Holliday. Kilmer made his final film appearance in Top Gun: Maverick (2022), reprising his role from the original film.
In 2015, Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer. A tracheal procedure damaged his vocal cords, leaving him unable to speak easily, and he also underwent chemotherapy and two tracheotomies. He released a memoir, I'm Your Huckleberry: A Memoir, in 2020 and a documentary titled Val the following year, both about his career and health struggles. He died of pneumonia on April 1, 2025, at the age of 65.
Films in which Kilmer appeared grossed more than $3.85 billion worldwide. In 1992, the film critic Roger Ebert remarked, "if there is an award for the most unsung leading man of his generation, Kilmer should get it". It's not quite an award, but on July 23rd, we'll help Kilmer be a little less unsung by honoring him in our "I'm Your Huckleberry 5K" race.
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I'm Your Huckleberry 5k (Sponsored by AREC)
Incl. $1.10 Fee
Thu 23rd July 2026 (6:30PM PDT)
$21.10
Bib pickup starts at 6 pm! Race will begin at 6:30!
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25 39th Place, Unit P1, Long Beach, 90803, CA, United States
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