780 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach CA
Sunday, December 14th, 2025
Merry Miles: Naughty or Nice Christmas Run
Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
Location: Alamitos Beach – 780 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802
Run for a Cause, Give from the Heart
This Time for Our Furry Friends!
Are you on the Naughty List or the Nice List this year?
Either way, grab your Santa hats, elf ears, or that questionable holiday sweater and come jingle those miles at the Merry Miles: Naughty or Nice Run!
Event Overview
- Holiday Spirit: This festive coastal run is all about holiday spirit, good vibes, and giving back.
- Donation for Pets: We’re collecting donations for the Long Beach Animal Shelter to help local pets in need.
- Spread Cheer: Bring a toy, treat, blanket, or bag of food from their wish list (posted at check-in).
- Help Animals: Spread pawsitive cheer to our four-legged friends waiting for their forever homes.
Event Highlights
- Timing: Professional chip timing on a flat, fast course.
- Photo Opportunities: Elfie Stations & finish-line photo ops galore.
- Finisher Medals: Naughty or Nice finisher medals — which one will you earn?
- Costumes: Costumes encouraged! Dress festive, funny, or fabulously extra.
Costume Contest with Prizes
- Treats: Holiday treats & hot cocoa at the finish-line festival.
- Music: DJ Claus spinning holiday remixes all morning.
- Donation Display: Pet donation display + “Wall of Giving” photo backdrop.
- Scenic Views: Stunning Queen Mary views along the shoreline.
Schedule of Events
- Bib Pick-Up: 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM at the Race Ready Athletics Tent.
- Half Marathon Start: 7:00 AM.
- 5K & 10K Start: 8:00 AM.
- Awards: 9:30 AM.
Finishers' Perks
All finishers receive a custom medal, free race-day photos, and yummy holiday snacks — whether you’ve been naughty, nice, or somewhere in between.
Why We Run
Because giving back feels even better than crossing the finish line. Your donations to the Long Beach Animal Shelter help keep rescue pets warm, fed, and full of holiday hope. Every mile = a tail wag of gratitude.
Why CaliFlow Runs
CaliFlow Runs creates inclusive, affordable, and high-vibe races that bring runners and walkers of all paces together. We keep it low-key, coastal, and full of good energy — because fitness and fun should always go hand in hand.
Parking Information
- Free Parking: Free street parking available.
- Beach Lot: Beach lot parking is $2/hour starting at 8 AM (use Passport app or pay stations).
Finish-Line Fun
Between the Naughty & Nice Finish Arch, Santa’s Candy Cane Wall, and Elfie Stations, you’ll need your camera ready — or just keep smiling, our photographers have you covered!
Pet Drive Details
Donation items for the Long Beach Animal Shelter:
- Food: Dog & cat food (dry or canned).
- Supplies: Treats, blankets, towels.
- Toys: Toys, leashes, cleaning supplies.
All donations will be collected at check-in and displayed at the Wall of Giving to celebrate our community’s generosity and big holiday hearts. ❤️
For more information, visit the Merry Miles Official Page.
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