2026 Torrance Stars and Strides 5k Run/Walk

🌊☀️ Endless Summer in the LBC ☀️🌊

Sun. Sand. Miles. Vibes.

Join us Saturday, July 11, 2026 for Endless Summer in the LBC — a high-vibe coastal race along the Long Beach waterfront with everything CaliFlow does best: smooth logistics, legit perks, and summer energy turned all the way up.

Fast course. Ocean views. Tropical fun. No nonsense.

🏝️ THE CALIFLOW EXPERIENCE

✔ Professionally chip-timed race

✔ FREE race photos — unlimited downloads

✔ Fast, flat, scenic coastal course

✔ Finisher medal for all distances

✔ Overall & age-group awards

✔ hydration stations (water, electrolytes & ICE 🧊)

✔ Frozen treats at the finish

✔ Beach-themed photo ops

✔ On-course safety support

🏃 RACE DETAILS

📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026

📍 Long Beach 5400 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach 90803

🏃 Distances: 5K • 10K • Half Marathon

⏰ Start Times

• 7:00 AM – Half Marathon

• 7:30 AM – 5K & 10K

🌴 SUMMER VIBES CONTEST

Show up loud, colorful, and tropical 🌺

Prizes awarded for:

• Best Beach Bum Look

• Most Tropical Vibes

• Coolest Sunglasses

Free Community Event • 5K

📍 5100 E Ocean Blvd, Granada Beach (Rosie’s Dog Beach), Long Beach, CA 90803

Get ready for good energy, ocean breezes, and a little bit of Long Beach weirdness.

Popsicle Dash is not just a run — it’s a whole mood. This free 5K community event celebrates movement, sunshine, and the laid-back, colorful spirit of Long Beach. Walk, jog, or run — all paces welcome.

FREE Popsicles at the finish line

🏁 Event Perks

🌊 Flat, fast beach path with ocean views

🏅 Finisher medals for all participants

🍧 Popsicles at the finish line

📷 Free race photos

🍼 Stroller- and walker-friendly

🔥 🏖 “Most Extra Costume Contest” 🏖 🔥

Any costume. Any vibe. You choose.

Show up in your wildest, weirdest, most over-the-top look. Think:

🏄‍♂️ Hawaiian shirts & beach party vibes

🌈 Neon retro fits

🦩 Flamingos, inflatables, or totally random accessories

🎶 90s LBC throwback looks

🏆 Winners crowned post-run — plus ultimate bragging rights for being the most extra.

📍 Check-In & Start Time

🕕 Check-In Opens: 5:00 PM

📍 5100 E Ocean blvd Long Beach, CA 90803 (Granada Beach)

🏁 5K Start:6:30PM

🚗 Parking Information

✅ Free street parking available

🅿️ Beach lot parking: $2.00 per hour (pay at the machine)

🫶 Safety First

We prioritize participant safety at every event:

💧 Water stations on course

🚑 Medical staff at the finish

🎉 Ready to Run, Chill & Cool Off?

Bring your friends, your family, your pup, and your best summer energy.

Run the miles. Earn the popsicle.

5K Venice Beach - Saturday, July 19th

🚨 CONQUER THE PIER

🏁 Venice Beach 5K 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice Ca 90261

📅 Saturday July 18th | 🎉 6:30 AM Packet Pickup

📍 Run Over the Venice Beach Pier

Start and Finish in the same location

🌊 RUN ACROSS THE OCEAN (okay, the pier... but it feels epic)

This is the only race that starts and finishes out over the water on the iconic Venice Beach Pier — with ocean views, salty air, and vibes for days.

👟 Choose your challenge:

➤ Fast + flat 5K at 8:30 AM

🫶 Grab the fam. Make memories that last longer than your teen’s latest TikTok obsession. 😉

Whether you're racing, walking, or just vibing — this is a beach day done right.

🎽 WHAT YOU GET:

🔥 Commemorative race shirt (new design every year!)

🏅 Die-cast finisher medal

📸 Free downloadable race photos

🎶 Live DJ + finish line festival

🍻 Beer garden

🥇 Participant awards

🛍️ Vendor expo + sponsor giveaways

👟 Access to the best event in Venice

🚗 PARKING TIPS:

Venice fills up fast — get here early.

Recommended lots:

• South Lot – 2100 Ocean Front Walk

• North Lot – 300 Ocean Front Walk

• Pier Lot – 3100 Washington Blvd

street parking if you’re early enough!

🎉 This is not just a race — it’s a summer celebration on the pier.

Don’t miss out on a 5K that’s 100% worth it.Proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Parks Foundation and help support programs at the Venice Beach Recreation Center.

[www.LAParksFoundation.org]

📲 Register Here

Training, racing, or just vibing in your race tee — tag us so we can hype you up! Follow along and let’s run this journey together.

#ConquerThePier #VeniceBeachRun #AztlanAthletics #LAParksAndRec #RunVenice #SummerVibes #FinishLineFestival

LBC Good Vibes Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

🌴 Date: July 25, 2026

🌊 Location: Long Beach, CA

Feel the good vibes of the coastal breeze, the scenic beauty of Long Beach, and the energy of a vibrant running community! Whether you're a seasoned runner chasing your next PR or just looking for a fun way to stay active, the Long Beach Good Vibes race is perfect for runners of all levels.

Event Highlights

🏃‍♂️ Scenic Course: Run along the picturesque Long Beach coastline, with stunning views of the ocean and city landmarks.

🎉 Vibrant Atmosphere: Soak in the positivity and encouragement from fellow runners and cheer squads.

🏅 Finisher Medals for all Participants: Celebrate your achievement with a medal designed to capture the essence of Long Beach.

👟 Inclusive Distances: Choose from 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon distances to match your running goals.

📸 Photo Ops: Capture your memories with fun photo stations along the course and at the finish line.

🍴 Post-Race Goodies: Enjoy refreshments and snacks to refuel after your run.

Why Join Us?

The Long Beach Good Vibes race is more than just a run—it's an experience! Embrace the laid-back SoCal vibe, make new friends, and challenge yourself in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Registration Includes

✅ Race bib and official results

✅ Finisher Medal

✅ Race day goodies

✅ Scenic and well-marked course

✅ Professional free race photos

✅ Live DJ and incredible finish line experience

Schedule

📅 Race Day Check-In: Opens at 6:15 AM

🏁 Start Times:

7:00 AM - Half Marathon

7:30 AM - 5K, 10K

Bring your friends, lace up your running shoes, and join us for a day full of good vibes and great memories.

Let’s run Long Beach the right way—with positivity, passion, and community. See you at the start line!

✨ Define Your Glow 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

August 1, 2026

📍 LongBeach – 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA

⏰ Race Start:

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

🏃‍♀️ Run • Walk • Stroller Friendly • Dog Friendly • Virtual Option Available

Some races are about finish times.

This one is about showing up — for yourself and for someone else.

Join us for the Define Your Glow Run + Healing Expo, a powerful morning on the Long Beach waterfront celebrating movement, resilience, and community.

Whether you run, jog, walk, or participate virtually from anywhere in the world, this event is about the simple truth that movement helps us heal, reset, and reconnect with our strength.

The course is a flat, scenic out-and-back along the beach path — perfect for beginners, walkers, experienced runners, families, and dogs.

Come for the miles.

Leave feeling stronger than when you arrived.

🌊 Why We Run

This event supports Define Your Glow, helping restore the home of founder Shannel, a certified run coach, 4 time IRONMAN finishers, and wellness coach whose home suffered severe damage after 27,000 gallons of water flooded the property.

Shanell has spent years helping others rebuild their strength — physically and emotionally — through movement and personal growth.

Now our community is coming together to help rebuild her space so that healing work can continue.

Your registration, donation, or virtual miles help make that possible.

✨ Healing Expo After the Race

Stay after the run for the Healing Expo, featuring wellness vendors, recovery tools, and resources focused on physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Because the finish line is just the beginning.

🔥 What You Get

✔️ Professional chip timing

✔️ Free race day photos

✔️ Finisher medals

✔️ Overall & age group awards

✔️ Beachfront race vibes

✔️ Access to the Healing Expo

✔️ The chance to run for something bigger than yourself

💛 Run anywhere. Run together.

Can’t make it to Long Beach?

Register as a virtual runner and complete your miles from anywhere in the world.

Every step counts.

✨ Come move.

Come connect.

Come define your glow.

🔗 Register at CaliFlowRuns.com