The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Race Overview: A race coming up on 2026-10-31 in Long Beach, CA. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race data last checked: 2026-01-29

Race Overview:

🎃 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. 🎃

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