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May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

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May the 4th Be With You – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon | Long Beach

The Empire Strides Back – Medals, Chip Timing, Photos, Costume Fun!

Join us for the May the 4th Be With You 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in Long Beach, California! Chip-timed running event, medals for all finishers, free race-day photos, costume-friendly race atmosphere, flat coastal course, and family-friendly fun.

 

🏅 Everyone Gets a Medal – No Force Powers Required!
Empire Strides Back – May the 4th Be With You 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803
🗓 Sunday- May 3rd, 2025

 

This is a chip timed event. Overall awards and Age Group Awards

 
👟 Start Times:
Half Marathon: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K: 7:30 AM
Bib Pick-Up: 6:15 AM – 7:35 AM at the Race Ready Athletics Tent
 
🚗 Parking:
Street parking is free. Lot parking is $2.00 per hour. Pay at machine in parking lot
 
🌌 Why You Should Join:
Ready to race through the galaxy? Whether you’re a Jedi, Sith, or Rebel runner, come show off your Force in this high-vibe, costumed run along the scenic Long Beach waterfront.

🎭 Costumes encouraged! Come dressed as your favorite hero, villain, or creature.
📸 Epic photo ops with galaxy props and backdrops.
🎶 Out-of-this-world vibes with music, cheering, and space-age fun.
 
💫 Distances for All:
Ignite your journey with the 5K
Fuel your power with the 10K
Go full galaxy mode in the Half Marathon
 
🎉 Event Perks:
🏅 Everyone gets a finisher medal
📸 Free race-day photos
🔄 Chip-timed results posted on-site
🚰 Water stations & restrooms on course
👶 Stroller-friendly and beginner-welcoming
 
🌞 Why CaliFlow Runs?
We’re runners putting on races for runners. Affordable, authentic, and always a vibe — we believe in good energy, fun themes, and creating an inclusive space for all paces. Whether you're here to PR or just play dress-up and stroll, you're part of the tribe.

 
🎟 Sign up now and let the Force (and your feet) guide you!
#EmpireStridesBack #CaliFlowRuns #MayThe4thBeWithYou #RunWithTheForce #GalaxyRunVibes #FinishLineFeels

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May 03, 2026

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May 03, 2026

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Half-Marathon

May 03, 2026

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Distance — Half-Marathon

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Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 13.5° / 20.5°
wb_sunny 12.7° / 17.9°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 10.4 /
water_drop 75.4%

About Long Beach

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Long Beach is a large port city in Los Angeles County in Southern California. With a population of 462,257 as of 2010, it is the second-largest city in greater Los Angeles as well as the seventh-largest city in the state of California.

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