Shoreline Aquatic Park, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 📍 Shoreline Village, Long Beach, CA 📅 Labor Day - Monday, September 7, 2026
Start your Labor Day with purpose, movement, and community at the inaugural Labor of Love – Merging Forces Run. Set against the stunning backdrop of Long Beach’s waterfront, this race begins near the iconic lighthouse at Shoreline Village and takes you on a scenic route through the village and out onto the beautiful beach path. It’s one of the most vibrant and picturesque courses the city has to offer—perfect for runners, walkers, and everyone in between. This special event is proudly hosted in partnership with Merge Opportunities, a nonprofit dedicated to creating pathways for underserved youth, system-impacted individuals, and transitioning foster youth. Through job training, mentorship, and essential support services, Merge empowers individuals to rebuild, reconnect, and move forward with purpose.
💛 Run with meaning. Move with purpose. Be part of something bigger. Come out and celebrate the launch of this brand-new Labor Day tradition—where community, impact, and good energy come together.
✨ What You Can Expect: ✔️ Professional Chip Timing ✔️ Instant Results – powered by ChronoTrack, available within minutes of finishing ✔️ Free Race Day Photos – no upsells, ever ✔️ Multiple On-Course Water Stations ✔️ Flat, Fast, Scenic Beach Path Course ✔️ Vendors, Music & Finish Line Festival Vibes ✔️ All the CaliFlow energy you know and love
Whether you’re chasing a PR, walking with friends, or just showing up for something meaningful—this is your moment. Come for the run. Stay for the vibe. Run for a reason.
Races Offered
10K
Sep 07, 2026
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Distance —
6.2 Miles
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Running
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08:00
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$46.99
5K
Sep 07, 2026
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Distance —
3.1 Miles
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Running
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08:00
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$42.99
1 Miler
Sep 07, 2026
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1 Miles
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08:30
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$25.00
Kids Dash (400-yard dash)
Sep 07, 2026
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200 Yards
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Running
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09:15
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$15.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Long Beach.
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17.4° / 25.7°
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18.5° / 25.2°
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Avg sunshine hours
10h 34m
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Avg rainfall
1.1 mm
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Avg snowfall
—
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Avg wind speed
8.2 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
High
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
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Humidity
77.7%
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Sunrise
06:36
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Sunset
18:57
About Long Beach
Learn more about the host city, Long Beach.
Long Beach is a large port city in Los Angeles County in Southern California. Long Beach has some nice people-gathering amenities and genuine tourist attractions, such as a world-class aquarium and the Queen Mary floating museum/hotel. Special events are also held in the city like the annual Long Beach Grand Prix and the annual Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride event. When compared to other areas like Hollywood, West Hollywood, Santa Monica and West L.A., Long Beach may not always be at the top of someone's tourist visit to the Los Angeles area, but the city draws its fair share of visitors and has proven it can definitely hold its own.
