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Labor of Love - Merging Forces 5K.10K by Califlow Runs

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Long Beach, California, United States

calendar_today 07 Sep, 2026

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About the Event

🇺🇸 Labor of Love – Merging Forces Run
5K • 10K

Shoreline Aquatic Park, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
📍 Shoreline Village, Long Beach, CA
📅 Labor Day - Monday, September 7, 2026

Start your Labor Day with purpose, movement, and community at the inaugural Labor of Love – Merging Forces Run.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Long Beach’s waterfront, this race begins near the iconic lighthouse at Shoreline Village and takes you on a scenic route through the village and out onto the beautiful beach path. It’s one of the most vibrant and picturesque courses the city has to offer—perfect for runners, walkers, and everyone in between.

This special event is proudly hosted in partnership with Merge Opportunities, a nonprofit dedicated to creating pathways for underserved youth, system-impacted individuals, and transitioning foster youth. Through job training, mentorship, and essential support services, Merge empowers individuals to rebuild, reconnect, and move forward with purpose.

💛 Run with meaning. Move with purpose. Be part of something bigger.

Come out and celebrate the launch of this brand-new Labor Day tradition—where community, impact, and good energy come together.

✨ What You Can Expect:
✔️ Professional Chip Timing
✔️ Instant Results – powered by ChronoTrack, available within minutes of finishing
✔️ Free Race Day Photos – no upsells, ever
✔️ Multiple On-Course Water Stations
✔️ Flat, Fast, Scenic Beach Path Course
✔️ Vendors, Music & Finish Line Festival Vibes
✔️ All the CaliFlow energy you know and love

Whether you’re chasing a PR, walking with friends, or just showing up for something meaningful—this is your moment.

Come for the run. Stay for the vibe. Run for a reason.

Races Offered

10K

Sep 07, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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08:00

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$46.99

5K

Sep 07, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:00

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$42.99

1 Miler

Sep 07, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:00

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$30.00

Kids 400 Yard Dash

Sep 07, 2026

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Distance — 400 Yards

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09:30

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$15.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Long Beach.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 17.4° / 25.7°

wb_sunny 18.6° / 25.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.2 /

water_drop 77.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 17.4° / 25.7°

wb_sunny 18.6° / 25.3°

air 8.2 km/h

water_drop 77.7%

About Long Beach

Learn more about the host city, Long Beach.

Long Beach is a large port city in Los Angeles County in Southern California. Long Beach has some nice people-gathering amenities and genuine tourist attractions, such as a world-class aquarium and the Queen Mary floating museum/hotel. Special events are also held in the city like the annual Long Beach Grand Prix and the annual Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride event. When compared to other areas like Hollywood, West Hollywood, Santa Monica and West L.A., Long Beach may not always be at the top of someone's tourist visit to the Los Angeles area, but the city draws its fair share of visitors and has proven it can definitely hold its own.