Galentine's Run: Besties Run Together
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Besties Run 5K 10K Half Marathon and Kids Dash
The Besties Run takes place on January 31, 2027 at 5400 E Ocean Blvd in Long Beach, California. The event is presented as a beachside running event that emphasizes friendship, mutual support, and community.
Distances offered include:
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- 10K (6.2 miles)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- Kids Half Mile Run (880 yards)
- Kids 1 Miler (1 mile)
Registration includes a certified course, chip timing, a finisher medal, race bib, and free race photos. The event also features a live DJ and a finish line party, vendors and giveaways, food and refreshments, and a scenic coastal course along the Long Beach Beach Path.
There are special duo entries labeled Besties Run for some distances that bundle two registrations at a reduced rate for pairs. The Besties option is available for the 5K, 10K, and half marathon; the Besties half marathon entry is listed as sold out. Kid events are presented as short run or run/walk distances.
The event notes that runners and walkers are welcome and frames participation around connection, encouragement, and shared experience rather than competition alone. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
