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Event Day Schedule
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Registration/Runner Check-In Open: 4:00 PM
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Half Marathon Mass Start: 5:00 PM
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5K, 10K Mass Start: 6:30 PM
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Course Closes: 8:30 PM
Location: 5400 E Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90803
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5K
Time:
6:30PM PDT
- 8:30PM PDT
6:30 PM Start, Finisher Medals for ALL, Chip Timed FREE Race Day Photos. Stroller & Dog Friendly, Age Group & Overall Awards
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10K
Time:
6:30PM PDT
- 8:00PM PDT
6:20 PM Start, Finisher Medals for ALL, Chip Timed FREE Race Day Photos. Stroller & Dog Friendly, Age Group & Overall Awards
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Half Marathon
Time:
5:00PM PDT
- 8:00PM PDT
5:00 PM Start, Finisher Medals for ALL, Chip Timed FREE Race Day Photos. Stroller & Dog Friendly, Age Group & Overall Awards
Countdown to the Afterlife
Event Description
🎃 The Ghostly Afterlife Night Run – SummerWeen Series
🌙 Saturday Night | 5K • 10K • Half Marathon
📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
🕓 Check-In: 4:00 PM
Start Times | Half: 5:00 PM | 10K & 5K: 6:30 PM
💀 About the Event
Welcome to the Afterlife… where the veil is thin, the energy is electric, and the run doesn’t end at the finish line. 👻
Step into the Afterlife Night Run, part of our SummerWeen Series—a twisted blend of spooky vibes and beachside magic under the night sky. This isn’t your typical race… it’s a full-on experience where shadows move, music pulses, and every step pulls you deeper into the unknown.
Whether you’re chasing a PR or just running for the thrill of it, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a community that shows up, stands out, and isn’t afraid to embrace the dark side of fun.
🌊 What to Expect
✔️ USATF-Certified Course
✔️ Professional Chip Timing ⏱️
✔️ Instant Results via ChronoTrack (within minutes of finishing)
✔️ Free Race-Day Photos — no upsells, ever 📸
✔️ Finisher Medals for All Participants 🏅
✔️ Overall & Age Group Awards
✔️ 3 On-Course Water Stations (one at each turnaround)
✔️ After-Dark Finish Line Festival with DJ, lights & eerie vibes 🔥
✔️ Costume Contest — ghosts, ghouls, and creatures of the night 👻
✔️ Runners, walkers, and all haunted souls welcome
🌕 Course Info
The course begins under the glowing CaliFlow arch near Belmont Pier, winding along the oceanfront path as the sun sets and the darkness takes over.
Expect glowing markers, moody lighting, and haunted checkpoints along the way:
🕯️ The Crossing — where the veil feels closest
👁️ Watcher’s Way — you’re not running alone
⚰️ The Return Loop — once you’re in… there’s no turning back
🔥 The Afterlife Finish — where the living and the legends meet
🧿 The Vibe – Welcome to the Afterlife
At CaliFlow Runs, we don’t just host races—we create experiences.
This is your chance to run under the stars, lean into the eerie, and be part of something unforgettable. Where strangers become your crew, the night becomes your playground, and the finish line feels like a portal to something bigger.
So grab your glow, embrace the unknown, and step into the Afterlife.
✨ Not just a race. Join the movement.
A Race that just Flows
Race Day, Made Easy
✔️ Parking just steps from the start/finish
✔️ Quick & easy bib pickup
✔️ 3.5 hours to complete the course
✔️ Walk, jog, or run — all paces welcome
✔️ Stroller & dog friendly
Professional Chip Timing
From Start Line to Finish Vibes
⏱ Timing & Awards
✔️ Accurate chip timing
✔️ ChronoTrack results
✔️ Overall & age group awards
✔️ Finisher medals for all participants
Accuracy You Can Count On
Memories that Last a Lifetime
You matter. We’re here to celebrate you, uplift you,
and capture the moment.
📸 Your Crew. Your Moment. Captured.
✔️ Free race day photos — always
✔️ No upsells. No photo packages. Ever.
✔️ Bring your crew — cheer squad encouraged
✔️ Spectator-friendly start & finish areas
✔️ Real moments captured — start, course & finish
Our Courses
Flat, Fast & Easy to Follow
✔️ Paved beach path course
✔️ Clearly marked from start to finish
✔️ Beginner & stroller friendly
✔️ 2 water stations on course
Our Community
Running doesn’t have to be boring.
Running doesn’t have to be lonely.
✔️ Show up as you are
✔️ Bring your people — or find them here
✔️ Feel supported every step of the way
We believe movement is better when it’s shared.
Where strangers become cheerleaders, and finish lines turn into connection points.
No pressure. No judgment. Just good energy.
We celebrate it all — your first race, a PR, a comeback, or simply showing up.
This isn’t just a race. It’s a shared experience.
Our Charity Partner
Merge Opportunities is a Long Beach nonprofit that supports young adults ages 18 to 28 who face barriers to work. Many experience housing insecurity, are justice impacted, or are transitioning out of foster care. We provide paid training, mentorship, hands-on skill building, and direct job placement that helps young adults build confidence, purpose, and long-term career success.
Every dollar supports paid training, coaching, and job opportunities that help young adults in our community gain stability and move into real careers.
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