Viva la Vida - Día de los Muertos 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
- Date Sun 2nd November 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Long beach, California
- Price $32.79 - $42.33
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Viva la Vida - Día de los Muertos 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon taking place on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in the beautiful Long Beach, Los Angeles. This vibrant event celebrates the rich Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos, honoring loved ones while embracing life and community spirit. Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to join in the fun, whether you're walking, jogging, or racing toward the finish line.
Choose between three exciting race distances: the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, and run along scenic courses that are open to fellow beachgoers, offering a truly festive atmosphere. The event begins with bib pick-up at 6:00 AM, followed by the Half Marathon start at 7:00 AM and the 5K and 10K at 7:30 AM. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each category, with ceremonies scheduled for 8:45 AM and 9:30 AM. Celebrate life, honor the past, and join a community of enthusiastic runners at the Viva la Vida event!
Choose between three exciting race distances: the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, and run along scenic courses that are open to fellow beachgoers, offering a truly festive atmosphere. The event begins with bib pick-up at 6:00 AM, followed by the Half Marathon start at 7:00 AM and the 5K and 10K at 7:30 AM. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each category, with ceremonies scheduled for 8:45 AM and 9:30 AM. Celebrate life, honor the past, and join a community of enthusiastic runners at the Viva la Vida event!
Organiser's Description
VIVA LA VIDA: DAY OF THE DEAD RUN IS A CELEBRATION OF LIFE, CULTURE, AND REMEMBRANCE! JOIN US AS WE HONOR THE VIBRANT MEXICAN TRADITION OF D'IA DE LOS MUERTOS, WHERE WE COME TOGETHER TO REMEMBER LOVED ONES, CELEBRATE LIFE, AND EMBRACE THE BEAUTY OF THE PRESENT.
WHETHER YOU'RE RUNNING FOR FUN, FITNESS, OR IN MEMORY OF SOMEONE SPECIAL, THIS EVENT IS ABOUT COMMUNITY, JOY, AND HONORING THE PAST WHILE RUNNING TOWARD THE FUTURE. LET'S RUN, CELEBRATE, AND SHOUT VIVA LA VIDA!BECAUSE LIFE IS MEANT TO BE LIVED FULLY!
WHY CALILFLOW RUNS?
CALIFLOW RUNS IS DEDICATED TO CREATING INCLUSIVE, ENERGETIC, AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RUNNING EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE YOU. WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO PROMOTE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND POSITIVE VIBES THROUGH RACES THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE, FUN, AND INFUSED WITH THE UNIQUE CULTURE OF THE GOLDEN STATE.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? EVERYONE - RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLERS - ALL ARE WELCOME
ABOUT OUR COURSES: OUR COURSES ARE OPEN, WHICH MEANS YOU'LL BE SHARING THE PATH WITH OTHER RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND BEACHGOERS. SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY, SO PLEASE STAY ON THE PEDESTRIAN SIDE OF THE BEACH PATH. THE COURSES ARE WELL-MARKED, WITH WATER STATIONS AND RESTROOMS AVAILABLE ALONG THE WAY.
COURSE INFORMATION: HTTPS://WWW.CALIVIBERUNS.COM/W/CALIVIBERUNS/PAGE/SANTAMONICACOURSE [https://www.caliviberuns.com/w/CaliVibeRuns/Page/SantaMonicaCourse]
BIB PICK-UP AND START TIMES:
BIB PICK-UP: 6:00 AM END 7:35 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 7:00 AM
5K, 10K, 15K & 10 MILER START TIME: 7:30 AM
START LOCATION:5400 E OCEAN BLVD
LONG BEACH, CA US 90803
PARKING INFORMATION:
STREET PARKING IS FREE. PARKING MACHINES ARE $2.00 PER HOUR.
AWARDS:
THE TOP 3 MEN AND WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.
PODIUM AWARDS CEREMONY FOR 5K/10K AT 8:45 AM
PODIUM AWARDS CEREMONY FOR HALF MARATHONERS AT 9:30 AM
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
HTTPS://WWW.CALIVIBERUNS.COM/W/CALIVIBERUNS/PAGE/FAQFREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONS [https://www.caliviberuns.com/w/CaliVibeRuns/Page/FAQFrequentlyAskedQuestions]
WHETHER YOU'RE RUNNING FOR FUN, FITNESS, OR IN MEMORY OF SOMEONE SPECIAL, THIS EVENT IS ABOUT COMMUNITY, JOY, AND HONORING THE PAST WHILE RUNNING TOWARD THE FUTURE. LET'S RUN, CELEBRATE, AND SHOUT VIVA LA VIDA!BECAUSE LIFE IS MEANT TO BE LIVED FULLY!
WHY CALILFLOW RUNS?
CALIFLOW RUNS IS DEDICATED TO CREATING INCLUSIVE, ENERGETIC, AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RUNNING EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE YOU. WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO PROMOTE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND POSITIVE VIBES THROUGH RACES THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE, FUN, AND INFUSED WITH THE UNIQUE CULTURE OF THE GOLDEN STATE.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? EVERYONE - RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLERS - ALL ARE WELCOME
ABOUT OUR COURSES: OUR COURSES ARE OPEN, WHICH MEANS YOU'LL BE SHARING THE PATH WITH OTHER RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND BEACHGOERS. SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY, SO PLEASE STAY ON THE PEDESTRIAN SIDE OF THE BEACH PATH. THE COURSES ARE WELL-MARKED, WITH WATER STATIONS AND RESTROOMS AVAILABLE ALONG THE WAY.
COURSE INFORMATION: HTTPS://WWW.CALIVIBERUNS.COM/W/CALIVIBERUNS/PAGE/SANTAMONICACOURSE [https://www.caliviberuns.com/w/CaliVibeRuns/Page/SantaMonicaCourse]
BIB PICK-UP AND START TIMES:
BIB PICK-UP: 6:00 AM END 7:35 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 7:00 AM
5K, 10K, 15K & 10 MILER START TIME: 7:30 AM
START LOCATION:5400 E OCEAN BLVD
LONG BEACH, CA US 90803
PARKING INFORMATION:
STREET PARKING IS FREE. PARKING MACHINES ARE $2.00 PER HOUR.
AWARDS:
THE TOP 3 MEN AND WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.
PODIUM AWARDS CEREMONY FOR 5K/10K AT 8:45 AM
PODIUM AWARDS CEREMONY FOR HALF MARATHONERS AT 9:30 AM
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
HTTPS://WWW.CALIVIBERUNS.COM/W/CALIVIBERUNS/PAGE/FAQFREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONS [https://www.caliviberuns.com/w/CaliVibeRuns/Page/FAQFrequentlyAskedQuestions]
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