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Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs logo

Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 7:00 AM PST

Location
Long Beach, CA
5400 E Ocean Blvd, 90803
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Dash into the New Year with a scenic coastal run in Long Beach, complete with good vibes and a celebratory finish.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Festive

Join Califlow Runs for the Last Dash Before Midnight, a festive end-of-year event in Long Beach. This race offers a chance to celebrate a final run before the new year, featuring ocean views and a lively finish line. Whether you choose the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, you'll enjoy a classic CaliFlow morning with music and good vibes. Finish strong and kick off New Year's Eve with a sense of accomplishment.

What to expect

  • Experience a flat, low-altitude coastal course with ocean views.
  • Enjoy professional chip timing, free race photos, and three on-course water stations.
  • Celebrate your finish with a medal, fun energy, and overall and age group awards.

Standout details

  • Ocean views
  • Finisher medal
  • Overall and age group awards
  • Free race photos

Perks & features

  • Awards
  • Medal
  • Race Photos

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 3.1 Miles

    Thu, Dec 31, 7:30 AM PST · From $42.33

    Opens Jan 1, 2026, 6:52 PM PST · Closes Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM PST

  • 6.2 Miles

    Thu, Dec 31, 7:30 AM PST · From $46.57

    Opens Jan 1, 2026, 6:52 PM PST · Closes Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM PST

  • 13.1 Miles

    Thu, Dec 31, 7:00 AM PST · From $52.93

    Opens Jan 1, 2026, 6:52 PM PST · Closes Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM PST

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

longer distance

The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

🎉 Last Dash Before Midnight – Long Beach Edition 5K • 10K • Half Marathon 📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 📅 Wednesday , December 31, 2025

🕒 Race Morning Schedule 📍 Location : 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach 📝 Check-In & Bib Pickup : 6:00 AM ➡️ Bib pickup will take place at the Race Ready tents

Same Day Registration is also at the Race Ready Athletic Tents

🏁 Start Times 🔹 Half Marathon – 7:00 AM 🔹 10K & 5K – 7:30 AM

🎊 About the Race End the year with miles, music, ocean views, and good vibes. Last Dash Before Midnight is your chance to lace up, move your body, and celebrate one final run before the year wraps up. Come for the run, stay for the fun — this is a classic CaliFlow morning.

✨ What You Get

⏱ Professional Chip Timing 📸 Free Race Photos 💧 3 On-Course Water Stations 🏅  Finisher Medal

🏅  Overall and Age Group Awards 🎶 Fun Finish-Line Energy 🌊 Scenic Long Beach Coastal Course

🎉 Finish Strong Kick off New Year’s Eve with a run, a smile, and that “I did it” feeling — then go enjoy the rest of your day knowing you ended the year on a high note.

Run first. Celebrate later . 🎊

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