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

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Event summary

Join us for the vibrant and spirited Viva la Vida - Día de los Muertos 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in picturesque Long Beach, California! This unique event celebrates life and honors those who came before us, all while enjoying a thrilling race by the beach. Runners can choose from three exciting distances: the half marathon starting at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K and 10K at 7:30 AM.

Get ready to dress to impress in your most creative costumes, as the event features a fun costume contest! Whether you're adorned in marigolds, sporting skull face paint, or even carrying a full altar, this race is all about honoring traditions and having a blast. Participants will enjoy epic photo stops, free race-day photos, and a lively atmosphere filled with community spirit. With stroller-friendly paths and a welcoming vibe for runners of all levels, make sure to be part of this unforgettable celebration. Mark your calendars and get ready to run with purpose at the Viva la Vida race!

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.

PRE RACE PACKET PICK -UP

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30TH

LULULEMON

6460 E PACIFIC COAST HWY UNIT 115, LONG BEACH, CA 90803

LULULEMON IS SUPER CLOSE TO THE PARKING GARAGE. PARKING IS FREE FOR 90 MINS (USE THE PARKING GARAGE

YOU MAY PICK UP FOR ANOTHER PARTICIPANT. BRING A PHOTO OF THEIR ID WITH YOU.

THIS IS A LARGE EVENT. WE SUGGEST ATTENDING PACKET PICK TO AVOID LINES AND STRESS OF RACE DAY

LULULEMON IS HOSTING OUR PACKET PICK UP. THEY CAN'T ANSWER RACE QUESTIONS AND THEY DO HAVE BIBS FOR YOU TO PICK UP. RACE STAFF WILL BE ONSITE WITH BIBS ON PACKET PICK UP DAY. YOU MAY STILL PICK UP ON RACE DAY



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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