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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 1, 20267:00 AM | $62.99 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $52.99 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 1, 20268:00 AM | $48.99 | – |
| 1 Miler | 1 Mile | Nov 1, 20268:45 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Nov 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $62.99, entry is about 26 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Long beach runs 2:17:38, about 10:30 a mile, based on 33 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:30:30 and men in 2:10:12.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:10 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long beach, CA 90815
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2024 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 29:39 or better, the top quarter in 37:35, and half the field in 47:51; the last tenth came in after 1:05:54.
At the 2024 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 55:55 or better, the top quarter in 1:05:04, and half the field in 1:12:54; the last tenth came in after 2:08:56.
At the 2024 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:27:08 or better, the top quarter in 1:54:12, and half the field in 2:02:13; the last tenth came in after 2:56:12.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | 39:15 | 46:14 |
| 50-59 | 53:36 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2024.
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 37:35, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 22 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around November 1 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 51°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs cover on their registration page, in brief.
Rules and FAQ
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions: Course Time Limit: Our course has a time limit of 3 hours and 25 minutes. Early Start: Early Starts are by request only. You may set up a 6:30 AM early start by replying to your race confirmation email…
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🌺 VIVA LA VIDA 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON 💀🦋
5K, 10K Y MEDIO MARATÓN
Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Domingo, 1 de noviembre de 2026
📍 Start/Finish • Salida/Meta: 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach
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🏁 RACE DAY SCHEDULE • HORARIO DE LA CARRERA
Runner Check-In & Bib Pick-Up • Registro y entrega de números:
6:00–8:00 AM
Half Marathon • Medio Maratón: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K • 5K y 10K: 8:00 AM
1 Mile • 1 Milla: 8:45 AM
🎉 YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES
TU INSCRIPCIÓN INCLUYE
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