Viva la Vida - Día de los Muertos 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

  • Date Sun 2nd November 2025
  • Time 7:00AM PST
  • Location Long beach, California
  • Price $32.79 - $42.33
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready to celebrate life and honor traditions at the Viva la Vida - Día de los Muertos 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon! On Sunday, November 2, 2025, join fellow runners in Long Beach, Los Angeles, for a vibrant and festive race by the beach. This unique event invites participants to embrace the spirit of the Day of the Dead with a costume contest, so come dressed in your most creative marigold attire or skeleton face paint.

The race features three exciting distances: the Half Marathon starting at 7:00 AM, and the 5K and 10K kicking off at 7:30 AM. With a fun atmosphere, epic photo opportunities, and community spirit, this event promises to be more than just a race—it's a celebration of life! Enjoy finisher medals, free race-day photos, and awards for top performers. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a lively day with friends and family, you're sure to have a blast at the Viva la Vida event. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience in Long Beach!

Organiser's Description

VIVA LA VIDA 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 | LONG BEACH, CA
START/FINISH: 5400 E OCEAN BLVD

CELEBRATE LIFE, HONOR THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE US, AND RUN YOUR HEART OUT AT OUR DAY OF THE DEAD-INSPIRED RACE BY THE BEACH. DRESS TO IMPRESSOUR COSTUME CONTEST IS ON! WHETHER YOU'RE DECKED OUT IN MARIGOLDS, SKULL FACE PAINT, OR A FULL-ON ALTAR ON YOUR BACK (HEY, WEVE SEEN IT ALL), THIS RUN IS ABOUT HONORING TRADITIONS AND HAVING A BLAST.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

TWO START TIMES FOR THE DIFFERENT DISTANCES

HALF MARATHON: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K: 7:30 AM
BIB PICK-UP (RUNNER CHECK IN): 635 AM @ THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
COURSE CUT-OFF: 10:25 AM SHARP

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

VIVA LA VIDAFINISHER MEDALS
FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS
STOPWATCH CHIP-TIMED WITH AWARDS
WATER STATIONS & RESTROOMS ON COURSE
STROLLER-FRIENDLY, BEGINNER-WELCOMING
EPIC PHOTO STOPS
COSTUME CONTEST PRIZES

WHY CALIFLOW RUNS?
WE'RE NOT JUST A RACEWE'RE A MOVEMENT. EXPECT HIGH VIBES, COMMUNITY SPIRIT, AND THEMES THAT MAKE YOU SAY "WAIT, WHAT?!" WHETHER YOU'RE CHASING A PR OR JUST VIBING IN YOUR SKELETON JUMPSUIT, YOU BELONG HERE.


#VIVALAVIDARUN #DAYOFTHEDEADRUN #LONGBEACHRACES #RUNWITHPURPOSE #CALIFLOWRUNS #RUNTHELBC #CELEBRATELIFERUN

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    Sun 2nd November 2025 (7:30AM PST)

    $32.79

  • 10k

    Incl. $2.98 Fee

    Sun 2nd November 2025 (7:30AM PST)

    $35.97

  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $3.34 Fee

    Sun 2nd November 2025 (7:00AM PST)

    $42.33

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Location

5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long beach, 90815, CA, United States

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