Never Say Die Run Goonies 5K. 10K. Half Marathon An 80s Adventure Movie Inspired Race
About the Event
🏴☠️ Never Say Die Run 5K • 10K • Half Marathon An 80s Nostalgia Adventure Run 📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 📅 October 4th ⏰ Half Marathon Start: 7:00 AM ⏰ 5K & 10K Start: 8:00 AM
For the goonies, misfits, rebels, and runners
Some adventures never die.
Grab your crew and head to the Long Beach coastline for a retro-inspired morning packed with treasure hunt vibes, beachside miles, nostalgic energy, epic medals, and CaliFlow fun. This isn’t just a race — it’s an adventure.
This special event benefits Santa Ana Hamster Rescue, helping provide care, education, and loving homes for rescued hamsters. Because even the smallest creatures deserve heroes.
Whether you’re taking on the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, your miles will help support tiny lives that need big hearts.
🏁 What You’ll Get ✔️ Professional chip timing ✔️ Free race-day photos ✔️ 3 on-course water stations ✔️ Finisher medals for all participants ✔️ Overall & age group awards ✔️ Retro adventure-themed fun ✔️ Finish line party & DJ ✔️ Scenic beach path course ✔️ Hamster care education on-site ✔️ Adoptable hamsters ready to meet you
This is a beginner-friendly, stroller-friendly, and dog-friendly out-and-back course along the beautiful Long Beach coastline with ocean views and nonstop good vibes.
So gather your crew, lace up your shoes, and get ready for a nostalgic coastal adventure you won’t forget.
Because the adventure starts at the starting line.
🏴☠️ Misfits welcome.
Races Offered
Half Marathon
Oct 04, 2026
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21.1K
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07:00
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$48.99
10K
Oct 04, 2026
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10K
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08:00
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$42.99
5K
Oct 04, 2026
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5K
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08:00
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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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17.6° / 26.7°
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18.9° / 26.6°
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Avg sunshine hours
11h 50m
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Avg rainfall
0.7 mm
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Avg wind speed
7.9 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
High
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
High (7.0)
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Humidity
77.3%
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Sunrise
06:15
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Sunset
19:37
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.
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