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May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Long Beach, California, United States

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About the Event

May the 4th Be With You – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon | Long Beach

The Empire Strides Back – Medals, Chip Timing, Photos, Costume Fun!

🏅 Everyone Gets a Medal – No Force Powers Required!
Empire Strides Back – May the 4th Be With You 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
📍 5000 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803
🗓 Sunday- May 2nd, 2027

Same Day Registration Opens at 6:00 AM @ the Race Ready Athletics Tents

Runner Check In/Bib Pick Up Opens at 6:00 AM

👟 Start Times Based on Distance :

Half Marathon: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K : 8:00 AM

1 Miler: 9:00 AM

Kids Dash: 9:30 AM

🚗 Parking:
Street parking is free. Lot parking is $2.00 per hour. Pay at machine in parking lot

🌌 Why You Should Join:
Ready to race through the galaxy? Whether you’re a Jedi, Sith, or Rebel runner, come show off your Force in this high-vibe, costumed run along the scenic Long Beach waterfront.

🎭 Costumes encouraged! Come dressed as your favorite hero, villain, or creature.
📸 Epic photo ops with galaxy props and backdrops.
🎶 Out-of-this-world vibes with music, cheering, and space-age fun.

🎉 Event Perks:
🏅 Everyone gets a finisher medal
📸 Free race-day photos
🔄 Chip-timed results posted on-site
🚰 Water stations & restrooms on course
👶 Stroller-friendly and beginner-welcoming

🏅 Age Group & Overall Awards

🎟 Sign up now and let the Force (and your feet) guide you!

Races Offered

Half Marathon

May 02, 2027

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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07:00

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$50.00

10K

May 02, 2027

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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08:00

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$40.00

5K

May 02, 2027

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:00

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$35.00

1 Miler

May 02, 2027

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:00

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$25.00

Kids Dash - 400 Yards

May 02, 2027

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Distance — 400 Yards

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09:30

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$18.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Long Beach.

thermostat Temperature

13.6° / 20.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.9° / 18.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 4m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.2 mm

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air Avg wind speed

9.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

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75.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:51

nightlight Sunset

19:47

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. With a population of 462,257 as of 2010, it is the second-largest city in greater Los Angeles as well as the seventh-largest city in the state of California.

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Runner Reviews

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