Viva la Vida - Día de Muertos 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
- Date Sun 1st November 2026
- Time 7:00AM PST
- Location Long beach, California
- Price $27.50 - $57.17
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to embrace the vibrant spirit of the Día de Muertos at the Viva la Vida 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in Long Beach, California! This unique race celebrates life while honoring those who came before us, all set against the stunning backdrop of the beach. With race distances of 5K, 10K, and a Half Marathon, there’s something for everyone, whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to have fun.
Join the festivities starting at 7:00 AM for the Half Marathon and 8:00 AM for the 5K and 10K, with bib pick-up opening at 6:00 AM. Don’t forget to bring your best Day of the Dead-inspired costume for the chance to win prizes in the costume contest! Expect high energy, community spirit, and unforgettable moments at this stroller-friendly event featuring epic photo stops, finisher medals, and free race-day photos. Whether you're chasing a new personal record or simply enjoying the festive atmosphere, the Viva la Vida race promises to be a memorable experience for all. Let's celebrate life and run with purpose together!
Join the festivities starting at 7:00 AM for the Half Marathon and 8:00 AM for the 5K and 10K, with bib pick-up opening at 6:00 AM. Don’t forget to bring your best Day of the Dead-inspired costume for the chance to win prizes in the costume contest! Expect high energy, community spirit, and unforgettable moments at this stroller-friendly event featuring epic photo stops, finisher medals, and free race-day photos. Whether you're chasing a new personal record or simply enjoying the festive atmosphere, the Viva la Vida race promises to be a memorable experience for all. Let's celebrate life and run with purpose together!
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: 8:00 AM
BIB PICK-UP (RUNNER CHECK IN): 600 AM @ THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
COURSE CUT-OFF: 10:30 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
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: 8:00 AM
BIB PICK-UP (RUNNER CHECK IN): 600 AM @ THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
COURSE CUT-OFF: 10:30 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
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