Galentine's Run: Besties Run Together
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Event overview
The Besties Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon takes place on February 8, 2026, at 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803. The event is organized by Run Club Girls with event management by CaliFlow Runs. It includes the following race options:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Kids Fun Run - 1 Mile
- Virtual Run 5K or 10K
A Besties entry option bundles two registrations at a reduced rate so two participants can register together.
Course and event details
The course runs along the Long Beach shoreline on a mostly flat coastal path with a slight incline near Belmont Pier. The route is USATF certified and uses professional chip timing. Course layouts described are: the 5K is an out-and-back of 1.55 miles each way, the 10K repeats that loop twice, and the half marathon consists of three 4.36-mile loops based on a 2.19-mile out-and-back segment. The kids run is 200 yards. Three water stations are located along the course and public restrooms are available.
Registrations include a finisher medal, race bib, race photos, a race t-shirt, and chip timing. There will be vendors, giveaways, food and refreshments, and a finish-line DJ and party. Parking is beachfront near the start; street parking is free along Ocean Blvd and the Peninsula, and paid lots accept cards or the Passport Parking app (Lot #9372). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
