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Popsicle Dash - Free Community Event - 5K by Califlow Runs

Name: Popsicle Dash - Free Community Event - 5K by Califlow Runs
Start: 2026-07-17T01:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-17T03:30:00.000Z
Location: Long Beach, CA

Overview

5K · 1 mi · Walk

Jul 16, 2026 • 6:30 PM PDTLong Beach, California, US

On our calendar since Mar 2025

California 5K

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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.

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Popsicle Dash - Free Community Event - 5K by Califlow Runs

Overview

Run Vibes summary

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 FirstWe 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.

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Free Community Event • 5K
📍 5100 E Ocean Blvd, Granada Beach (Rosie’s Dog Beach), Long Beach, CA 90803

🏁 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

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

📍 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.