5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach CA
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
🎸 Totally '90s – Smells Like Run Spirit 5K, 10K, &: Half Marathon
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
📅 Race Day: Saturday, September 13th
💿 Event Overview
Dig out your Doc Martens, dust off that flannel, and channel your inner Cobain—it’s time to rage against the mileage. Join us for Totally ‘90s – Smells Like Run Spirit, the ultimate throwback run where every mile comes with a mix of moody beats, neon vibes, and full-blown nostalgia.
Whether you're a ‘90s kid or just feel like one at heart, this race is your chance to vibe, race, and relive the glory days of dial-up internet and mixtapes.
We’re bringing you all the grit and energy of the decade that defined grunge.
⏰ Race Day Schedule
- Bib Pick-Up: 6:00 AM – 7:35 AM at the Race Ready Athletics Tent
- Half Marathon Start: 7:00 AM
- 5K &: 10K Start: 7:30 AM
- No late starts: We’re not on grunge time—be on time!
🎉 Event Highlights
- 90s music: rocking the finish line
- Best Flannel Contest: because running in plaid is a vibe
- All participants: receive a Totally '90s Finisher Medal
- Free Race Photos: Capture your flannel in motion
- Chip-Timed Results: Overall &: Age Group Awards
- Water/Aid Stations: 3 on course
- Restrooms: near the start
- Stroller and walker-friendly: Yes
- Course details: Flat, fast, and scenic Long Beach coast path
🏅 Want More?
Come back the next day for the Totally '80s Run in Huntington Beach and earn the exclusive 🎖️ "Decades of Distance" Challenge Medal when you complete both events! It's two days of retro running, killer music, and back-to-back medals that SLAP.
🚗 Parking
- Street Parking: Free along Ocean Blvd
- Beach Lot: $2/hour – 5400 E Ocean Blvd (card/coin)
📱 Stay in the Loop
Follow us and tag your race-day fits with #CaliFlowRuns and #SmellsLikeRunSpirit. And don’t forget to join #FreeEntryFriday on Instagram!
☀️ Why CaliFlow Runs?
Because we believe running should be accessible, exciting, and a little weird—in the best way possible. With over 60 races a year, we keep things fun, inclusive, and full of surprises (and yes, donuts. Sometimes flannel donuts).
👉 Register Now!
Ready to run like it’s 1995?
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