The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs 2027
- Date
- Sunday, February 14, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Entry fee
- From $42.99 · goes up to $65.99 on Dec 2, 2026
- 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 | Feb 14, 20277:00 AM | $58.99$65.99 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Feb 14, 20278:00 AM | $48.99$54.99 after Dec 7, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Feb 14, 20278:00 AM | $42.99$48.99 after Dec 7, 2026 | – |
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 $65.99 on Dec 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $58.99 until Dec 2, then $65.99 until Feb 2.
- 10K: $48.99 until Dec 7, then $54.99 until Feb 2.
- 5K: $42.99 until Dec 7, then $48.99 until Feb 2.
Online registration closes Feb 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $58.99, entry is about 18 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 6:39 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
200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results5K
10K
Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results for The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 30:18 or better, the top quarter in 32:20, and half the field in 38:39; the last tenth came in after 53:13.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 49:49 or better, the top quarter in 1:04:20, and half the field in 1:34:36; the last tenth came in after 1:52:35.
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:57:54 or better, the top quarter in 2:06:06, and half the field in 2:30:12; the last tenth came in after 3:11:01.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 32:05 | 28:06 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 14 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 76°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
- 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 14, 2027), 2026 (Feb 14, 2026), 2025 (Feb 16, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run - Valentine's 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Sunday, February 14, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $42.99 before processing fees, and rises to $65.99 on Dec 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $58.99, entry is about 18 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?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 42 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 38:39 and the winner ran 24:05.
- Where does it start?
- 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802.
From the organizers
❤️ The Long Beach Sweethearts Run – Love on the Run ❤️
Sunday, February 14, 2027 | Long Beach, CA
5K • 10K • Half Marathon
Celebrate love, friendship, and movement this Valentine’s Day at the Long Beach Sweethearts Run!
Whether you’re running solo, with your sweetheart, your bestie, your family, or your fur babe, come celebrate Valentine’s Day with miles, smiles, waterfront views, and signature CaliFlow Runs energy. 💘
And waiting for you at the finish line? A BIG 4-INCH Sweethearts Run finisher medal! 🏅❤️
🏁 RACE LOCATION
📍 Shoreline Village – Pierpoint Landing
200 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
Enjoy a beautiful waterfront race experience in the heart of Long Beach!