Night of the Running Dead 5K, 10K, 1 Miler, Half Marathon SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs 2027
- Date
- Saturday, August 28, 2027
- Start time
- 5:00 PM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $64.99 on Aug 16, 2027
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Aug 28, 20275:00 PM | $54.99$64.99 after Aug 16, 2027 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Aug 28, 20276:30 PM | $46.99$48.99 after Aug 16, 2027 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Aug 28, 20276:30 PM | $38.99$42.99 after Aug 16, 2027 | – |
| 1 Miler | 1 Mile | Aug 28, 20276:45 PM | $25$30 after Jun 1, 2027 | – |
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 $64.99 on Aug 16, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $54.99 until Jun 1, then $64.99 until Aug 28.
- 10K: $46.99 until Jun 1, then $48.99 until Aug 28.
- 5K: $38.99 until Jun 1, then $42.99 until Aug 28.
- 1 Miler: $25 until Jun 1, then $30 until Jul 31, then $34.99 until Aug 28.
Online registration closes Aug 28, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $54.99, entry is about 10 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 6:22 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 5:00 PM. 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
5400 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 August 28 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 3% of days. Cold snaps dip to 62°F and hot years reach 92°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
- 5400 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
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 29, 2027), 2026 (Aug 30, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Night of the Running Dead 5K, 10K, 1 Miler, Half Marathon SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs?
- Saturday, August 28, 2027, starting at 5:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $64.99 on Aug 16, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 28, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $54.99, entry is about 10 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.
- Where does it start?
- 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803.
From the organizers
🧟♂️ Night of the Running Dead
5K • 10K • 1 Miler • Half Marathon
📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA
📅 Saturday Night • August 28
🕓 Check-In & Registration: 4:00 PM
🏁 Start Times | Half: 5:00 PM | 5K & 10K: 6:30 PM | 1 Miler: 6:45 PM
💀 About the Event
When the sun goes down… they rise.
Welcome to Night of the Running Dead—a pulse-pounding, after-dark race where the beach path transforms into a haunting playground of glowing lights, eerie energy, and undead vibes.
Whether you’re running for time, running for fun, or just trying to survive the night… this is one event you won’t forget.