Long beach, United States of America · Sunday 1 November 2026
🌺 Viva La Vida 5K, 10K & Half Marathon 📅 Sunday, November 1 | Long Beach, CA 📍 Start/Finish: 5400 E Ocean Blvd 💀 Celebrate life, honor those who came before us, and run your heart out at our Day of the Dead-inspired race by the beach. Dress to impress—our costume contest is ON! Whether you re decked out in marigolds, skull face paint, or a full-on altar on your back (hey, we’ve seen it all), this run is about honoring traditions and having a blast. 🏁 Race Day Schedule: Two Start Times for the different distances Half Marathon: 7:00 AM 5K & 10K: 8:00 AM 1 Miler: 8:45 AM Bib Pick-Up (Runner Check in): 6:15–8:00 AM the Race Ready Athletics Tent Course Cut-Off: 10:30 AM sharp 🎉 Event Highlights: 🏅 Viva la VidaFinisher Medals 📸 Free Race-Day Photos ⏱️ Chip-Timed with Awards 🚰 Water Stations & Restrooms on Course 👶 Stroller-Friendly, Beginner-Welcoming 🍩 Epic Photo Stops 🎭 Costume Contest Prizes 🌞 Why CaliFlow Runs? We re not just a race—we re a movement . Expect high vibes, community spirit, and themes that make you say Wait, what?! Whether you re chasing a PR or just vibing in your skeleton jumpsuit, you belong here. #VivaLaVidaRun #DayOfTheDeadRun #LongBeachRaces #RunWithPurpose #CaliFlowRuns #RunTheLBC #CelebrateLifeRun
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs is a half marathon held in Long beach, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 1 November 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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