The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Entry fee
- From $18 · goes up to $66.99 on Oct 5, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 31, 20267:00 AM | $64.99$66.99 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $52.99$54.99 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $49.99$52.99 after Oct 5, 2026 | – |
| Kids Dash | Kids | Oct 31, 20269:10 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 Oct 5, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $64.99 until Oct 5, then $66.99 until Oct 31.
- 10K: $52.99 until Oct 5, then $54.99 until Oct 31.
- 5K: $49.99 until Oct 5, then $52.99 until Oct 31.
- Kids Dash: $18 until Oct 31.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, 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 7:09 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.
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 October 31 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 3% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 79°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 20 feet
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is The Long Beach Halloween Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $18 before processing fees, and rises to $66.99 on Oct 5, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803.
From the organizers
🎃 The Long Beach Halloween Run
5K • 10K • Half Marathon • Kids Dash
📍 Start/Finish: Granada Beach 5000 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA
Get ready for a hauntingly good run along the Long Beach shoreline.
The Long Beach Halloween Run brings spooky-season energy to one of the most iconic coastal courses in Southern California. As you race along the waterfront, the Queen Mary looms in the background — rich with history, mystery, and more than a few ghost stories of her own. 👻⚓️
Costumes are encouraged, vibes are high, and the miles are unforgettable. Whether you’re chasing a PR, running for fun, or just here to show off your costume, this is Halloween done the CaliFlow way.