The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
About the Event
🎃 The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K • 10K • Half Marathon • Kids Dash
📍 Start/Finish: Alamitos Beach, 780 E Shoreline Dr., Long Beach, CA 📸 Iconic Backdrop: The legendary Queen Mary
Get ready for a hauntingly good run along the Long Beach shoreline.
The Long Beach Halloween Run brings spooky-season energy to one of the most iconic coastal courses in Southern California. As you race along the waterfront, the Queen Mary looms in the background — rich with history, mystery, and more than a few ghost stories of her own. 👻⚓️
Costumes are encouraged, vibes are high, and the miles are unforgettable. Whether you’re chasing a PR, running for fun, or just here to show off your costume, this is Halloween done the CaliFlow way.
🏁 Race Day Schedule 6:00 AM – Runner Check-In & Bib Pickup Opens 7:30 AM – Half Marathon Start 8:30 AM – 5K & 10K Start (All Ages Welcome) 9:15 AM – NEW! Kids Dash (200-yard dash for kids 10 & under) 🎃🧒
🕸️ Why You’ll Love This Race ✅ Iconic Course: Flat, fast waterfront miles at Alamitos Beach ✅ Professional Chip Timing: Accurate results for every runner ✅ Incredible Photo Ops: Queen Mary, harbor views & skyline ✅ Finish Line Festival: Music, energy, and CaliFlow vibes ✅ Free Race-Day Photos: Memories included ✅ Kids Dash Medals: Every little ghoul earns one ✅ Beginner-, walker-, stroller-, and dog-friendly 🐾
🧡 Run the Coast. Feel the Spirit. CaliFlow Runs brings together community, creativity, and unforgettable race-day experiences. Whether you’re dressed spooky, silly, or somewhere in between, the Long Beach Halloween Run is a celebration of movement, fun, and a little October magic by the sea.
Come for the run. Stay for the vibes. Leave with candy, medals, and memories. 🎃
Races Offered
Half Marathon
Oct 31, 2026
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Distance —
13.1 Miles
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07:00
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$52.99
10K
Oct 31, 2026
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6.2 Miles
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08:30
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$42.99
5K
Oct 31, 2026
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3.1 Miles
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08:30
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$38.99
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Long Beach.
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14.4° / 24.7°
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14.4° / 23.5°
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Avg sunshine hours
9h 48m
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Avg rainfall
0.2 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
7.3 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Moderate
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (4.0)
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Humidity
76.3%
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Sunrise
06:58
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Sunset
18:17
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. 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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