Cupids Flight - Love on the Run - Valentine's Half Marathon
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The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run
The Long Beach Sweetheart's Run takes place on February 14, 2026 in Long Beach, CA. The event is organized by CaliFlow Runs and is based at Granada Beach, 5100 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803. The event offers these race distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
Race details and logistics
All events are professionally chip-timed and results are synced to Athlinks. Race-day photos are provided free and downloadable after the event. All finishers receive a custom finisher medal. The race includes overall and age group awards and a Valentine’s costume contest with prizes for couple, solo, and group entries.
The course runs along the Long Beach shoreline and is described as a flat beach course. Race-day course amenities include 2 to 3 water stations on each course, public restrooms along the route, clearly marked turns, and aid stations stocked with basic first-aid supplies. Bib pick-up is at the Race Ready Athletics tent from 6:15 AM to 8:30 AM.
Parking options include street parking (subject to street sweeping rules) and paid beach lot parking at $2.00 per hour via the Passport app or the machine at the lot entrance. The finish area will have snacks, music, photo zones, and other post-race amenities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
