La Noche de La Llorona Run SummerWeen Series 5K 10K Half by Califlow Runs
La Noche de La Llorona Run offers a hauntingly beautiful night race along the Long Beach shoreline.
Race Date
Jun 21, 2026
Location
Long Beach, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
La Noche de La Llorona Run transforms the Long Beach shoreline into a spectral landscape for a unique night race. Runners navigate a flat, fast course under the glow of an almost full moon, with fog, flickering lights, and the sounds of the ocean creating an immersive, atmospheric experience. Costumes are encouraged, adding to the 'SummerWeen' theme inspired by the legend of La Llorona, making it a race that's as much about feeling as it is about running.
This event offers professional chip timing and instant results, with free race-day photos and distinctive finisher medals for all participants. The course is designed for speed, with multiple water stations and a DJ enhancing the night-time ambiance. Awards are given for overall and age group winners, and the race welcomes runners and walkers of all paces, fostering a community spirit with a costume contest to boot.
Race-provided description
🌙 La Noche de La Llorona Run SummerWeen Series 5K • 10K • Half Marathon 📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 🕓 Check-In & Registration: 4:00 PM 🏁 Start Times | Half: 5:00 PM | 5K & 10K: 6:30 PM 💀 About the Event They say if you hear her… it’s already too late. Welcome to La Noche de La Llorona Run, a SummerWeen night experience inspired by one of the most haunting legends ever told. Set along the Long Beach shoreline, this race unfolds under an almost full moon—when the veil is thin, the air is heavy, and something just beyond the water feels… alive. Runners will move through fog, flickering light, and the quiet pull of the ocean—where whispers carry and shadows shift. Whether you’re here to chase a PR or simply embrace the energy of the night, this is a race you don’t just run… you feel. Costumes are encouraged—ghostly whites, spirits, and creatures of the night. 🌊 What to Expect ✔️ Flat, fast beach path course ✔️ Professional chip timing ⏱️ ✔️ Instant ChronoTrack results (within minutes) ✔️ Free race-day photos — no upsells, ever 📸 ✔️ Finisher medals for all participants 🏅 ✔️ Overall & age group awards ✔️ Multiple on-course water stations 💧 ✔️ DJ, lighting & immersive night atmosphere 🎶 ✔️ Costume contest — spirits, brujas & night runners 👻 ✔️ Runners, walkers, and all paces welcome 🧿 The Vibe – The Call of the Water This isn’t just a race… it’s an experience. Where: 🌙 The moon is rising 🌊 The ocean whispers 👻 The legend lingers 🔥 And every step feels just a little different No pressure. No judgment. Just movement, mystery, and a night that stays with you long after you cross the finish line. ✨ Run under the rising moon. Hear the call. Join the movement.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Start Time
5:00 PM
Start Location
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90803
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Coastal
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 75°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
61°
Afternoon (High)
75°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
74%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the La Noche de La Llorona Run SummerWeen Series 5K 10K Half by Califlow Runs?
The La Noche de La Llorona Run SummerWeen Series 5K 10K Half by Califlow Runs is held on Sunday, June 21, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM.
Where does the La Noche de La Llorona Run SummerWeen Series 5K 10K Half by Califlow Runs take place?
It takes place in Long Beach, California.
What distances does the La Noche de La Llorona Run SummerWeen Series 5K 10K Half by Califlow Runs offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 1 Miles.
Is the La Noche de La Llorona Run SummerWeen Series 5K 10K Half by Califlow Runs course flat and good for a PR?
The La Noche de La Llorona Run SummerWeen Series 5K 10K Half by Califlow Runs is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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