May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs 2027
- Date
- Sunday, May 2, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Entry fee
- From $18 · goes up to $66.99 on Apr 21, 2027
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | May 2, 20277:00 AM | $64.99$66.99 after Apr 21, 2027 | – |
| 10K | 10K | May 2, 20278:00 AM | $52.99$55.99 after Apr 21, 2027 | – |
| 5K | 5K | May 2, 20278:00 AM | $48.99$51.99 after Apr 21, 2027 | – |
| 1 Miler | 1 Mile | May 2, 20279:00 AM | $25 | – |
| Kids Dash - 400 Yards | Kids | May 2, 20279:30 AM | $18 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $66.99 on Apr 21, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $64.99 until Apr 21, then $66.99 until May 2.
- 10K: $52.99 until Apr 21, then $55.99 until May 2.
- 5K: $48.99 until Apr 21, then $51.99 until May 2.
- 1 Miler: $25 until May 2.
Online registration closes May 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $64.99, entry is about 30 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
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.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:03 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 2 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 75°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.
Race details
- Where
- 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (May 2, 2027), 2026 (May 3, 2026), 2025 (May 4, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Sunday, May 2, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $18 before processing fees, and rises to $66.99 on Apr 21, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $64.99, entry is about 30 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803.
From the organizers
May the 4th Be With You – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon | Long Beach
The Empire Strides Back – Medals, Chip Timing, Photos, Costume Fun!
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Empire Strides Back – May the 4th Be With You 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
📍 5000 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803
🗓 Sunday- May 2nd, 2027
Same Day Registration Opens at 6:00 AM @ the Race Ready Athletics Tents
Runner Check In/Bib Pick Up Opens at 6:00 AM
👟 Start Times Based on Distance :
Half Marathon: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K : 8:00 AM
1 Miler: 9:00 AM
Kids Dash: 9:30 AM
🚗 Parking: