Race Overview:
🎭 Run for the Beads: Mardi Gras 5K • 10K • Half Marathon
📍 5100 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 – Granada Beach
📅 Sunday, February 15th
✨ Let the Good Times Run!
💜 Event Overview
Get ready to let the good times roll at the Run for the Beads!
This Mardi Gras-themed celebration brings the color, energy, and spirit of the season straight to the beach. Whether you’re chasing a new PR or just running (or walking!) for the fun of it, you’ll enjoy a vibrant course, festive music, and beads galore!
So grab your friends, dress in purple, green, and gold, and join us for miles of smiles, energy, and coastal charm.
💚 Event Highlights
🎷 Beads & Bling: Snag your Mardi Gras beads as you dash along the course!
🎶 Finish Line Festival: Celebrate your finish with live music, festive treats, and of course — King Cake!
📸 Epic Photo Ops: Pose with colorful backdrops featuring crowns, masks, and beads for your perfect race-day shot.
🎊 Festive Atmosphere: Music, decorations, and energy that make every mile feel like a parade!
🏅 Finisher Medals: Every participant earns a finisher medal!
💧 Bead & Water Stations: Stay hydrated and keep the beads flowing every 2 miles!
🎭 Costume Contest: Show your Mardi Gras flair — prizes for Most Festive, Best Group, and Wildest Spirit!
💛 CaliFlow Experience
🌊 Professional Chip Timing – Accurate results for all distances
🎶 Live DJ & Finish Line Festival – Music, celebration, and good vibes
📷 Free Race Day Photos – Capture your Mardi Gras magic
🥇 Overall & Age Group Awards – Celebrate your speed (and style!)
👟 Stroller & Walker Friendly – Everyone’s welcome to roll, run, or stroll
🏁 Fully Marked Coastal Course – Flat, fast, and full of fun energy
🕕 Bib Pick-Up & Start Times
📦 Bib Pick-Up: 6:00 AM to 7:35 AM (Race Ready Athletics Tent)
🏁 Half Marathon Start: 7:00 AM
🏁 5K & 10K Start: 7:30 AM
⚠️ No late starts — make sure you’re ready to roll when the beads start flying!
🛍️ Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up
📍 Lululemon – 6460 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Unit 115, Long Beach, CA 90803
🕓 Thursday | February 12th 4 PM to 7 PM
Free 90-min garage parking (bring ID if picking up for someone else).
🚗 Event Day Parking Information
🅿️ Beach lot parking available – rates $2:00 Per Hour
💳 Pay at the machine or use Passport APP
☀️ Weather & Safety
This is a RAIN or SHINE event — because Mardi Gras doesn’t cancel for clouds!
(Only postponed for tidal waves, tsunamis, or zombie parades 🧟♀️🎭 — we’ll notify you by email if that happens.)
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🎭✨ Run. Revel. Repeat.
Let the beads fly and the good times roll — only with CaliFlow Runs!
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