5100 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach CA
Sunday, February 15th, 2026
🎭 Run for the Beads: Mardi Gras 5K • 10K • Half Marathon
5100 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 – Granada Beach
📅 Sunday, February 15th
✨ Let the Good Times Run!
💜 Event Overview
- This Mardi Gras-themed celebration: brings the color, energy, and spirit of the season straight to the beach.
- Vibrant course: enjoy festive music and beads galore!
- Grab your friends: dress in purple, green, and gold!
- Miles of smiles: experience energy and coastal charm.
💚 Event Highlights
- Beads & Bling: Snag your Mardi Gras beads as you dash along the course!
- Finish Line Festival: Celebrate your finish with live music, festive treats, and of course — King Cake!
- Epic Photo Ops: Pose with colorful backdrops featuring crowns, masks, and beads for your perfect race-day shot.
- Festive Atmosphere: Music, decorations, and energy that make every mile feel like a parade!
- Finisher Medals: Every participant earns a finisher medal!
💧 Bead & Water Stations
- Stay hydrated: keep the beads flowing every 2 miles!
- Costume Contest: Show your Mardi Gras flair — prizes for Most Festive, Best Group, and Wildest Spirit!
💙 CaliFlow Experience
- Professional Chip Timing: Accurate results for all distances.
- Live DJ & Finish Line Festival: Music, celebration, and good vibes.
- Free Race Day Photos: Capture your Mardi Gras magic.
- Overall & Age Group Awards: Celebrate your speed (and style!).
- Stroller & Walker Friendly: Everyone’s welcome to roll, run, or stroll.
- Fully Marked Coastal Course: Flat, fast, and full of fun energy.
⏰ Bib Pick-Up & Start Times
- Bib Pick-Up: 6:00 AM to 7:35 AM (Race Ready Athletics Tent)
- Half Marathon Start: 7:00 AM
- 5K & 10K Start: 7:30 AM
- No late starts: make sure you’re ready to roll when the beads start flying!
🚌 Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up
- Lululemon: 6460 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Unit 115, Long Beach, CA 90803
- February 12th: 4 PM to 7 PM
- Free 90-min garage parking: bring ID if picking up for someone else.
🚗 Event Day Parking Information
- Beach lot parking available: rates $2:00 Per Hour.
- Pay at the machine: or use Passport APP.
☀️ Weather & Safety
- This is a RAIN or SHINE event: because Mardi Gras doesn’t cancel for clouds!
- Postponement Policy: Only postponed for tidal waves, tsunamis, or zombie parades — we’ll notify you by email if that happens.
🎉 Join the Movement
- Tag your moments: with @CaliFlowRuns and #CaliFlowRuns for a chance to be featured!
- Weekly giveaways: and #FreeEntryFriday fun.
🎭✨ Run. Revel. Repeat.
Let the beads fly and the good times roll — only with CaliFlow Runs!
For more information, visit the event link: Run for the Beads - Mardi Gras Run.
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