Last Dash Before Midnight 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
Race Date
Dec 31, 2026
Location
Long Beach, CA
The Experience
🎉 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. 🎊
Logistics
Race Day
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Start Location
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90803
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Also Offers
Course Map
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8 other maps for this race
- Strava(5.0 km)— 5K | 10K Course : 5400 E Ocean Blvd LB
- Strava(6.9 km)— Half Marathon Course : 5400 E Ocean Blvd LB
- Strava(5.0 km)— 5K | 10K Course : Granada Beach
- Strava(5.0 km)— 5K | 10K Course : Bolsa
- Strava(6.9 km)— Half Marathon Course : Bolsa
- Strava(5.1 km)— 5K | 10K Course : Venice
- Strava(6.9 km)— Half Marathon Course : Venice
- Strava(5.0 km)— 5K | 10K Course : Santa Monica
Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:09:29
9:53/mi
Winning Time
1:10:29
5:23/mi
Finishers (2026)
58
States Represented
1 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
1:51:51
MEDIAN
2:09:29
SLOWER 25%
2:23:54
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
49°
Afternoon (High)
61°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.2"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
85%
Humidity
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