In 43 days · Sun, Aug 16, 2026
Sunday, August 16th, 2026
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach CA
5K · 10K · Half
About this race
RUN HAPPYISH
5K • 10K • Half Marathon
Event Details
Date: Sunday, August 16th
Location: 5400 E Ocean Ave, Long Beach, CA
Race Philosophy
You don’t have to be happy.
Just… happyish.
Run Happyish is a feel-good coastal race designed for real life. For first-timers, walkers, comeback runners, and anyone who knows that life is tough sometimes — and movement helps.
Course Features
The course is flat, fast, and scenic, making it perfect if this is your first race or you’re easing back into a routine. Run, jog, walk, or stroll — all paces belong here.
Race Day Schedule
- Start Times:
- Half Marathon: 7:00 AM
- 5K & 10K: 7:30 AM
- Same-Day Registration & Bib Pickup: Opens at 6:00 AM
Why You’ll Love It
- Course: Flat & fast beach path
- Accessibility: Beginner- and walker-friendly
- Family Friendly: Strollers welcome
- Pets: Pups on leash welcome 🐕
- Timings: Professional chip timing
- Photography: Free race-day photos
- Awards: Overall & age group awards
- Atmosphere: Finish line festival vibes
Why CaliFlow Runs
Life is busy. Life is heavy. Life doesn’t always leave room to feel “ready.”
CaliFlow Runs was created to make space for movement and community. Our races are about showing up as you are, finding community, and letting motion do what it does best — clear your head, lift your mood, and remind you that you’re not alone.
Race Participation
- Speed: You don’t have to be fast.
- Feelings: You don’t have to feel amazing.
- Action: You just have to move.
Join Us!
And we’ll meet you at the finish line.
Registration Link
Course map
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