Grievances & Gratitude Run – Half Marathon
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Grievances & Gratitude Run
Grievances & Gratitude Run is an early January community event in Long Beach, California, offering multiple distances on a scenic beach path. The event is on January 9, 2027 and is presented by CaliFlow Runs.
Distances available:
- 5K: 3.1 miles
- 10K: 6.2 miles
- Half Marathon: 13.1 miles
The event includes a symbolic Let Go practice where participants can write down grievances and place them in goodbye containers before the run. After finishing, participants may select a positive affirmation from a New Year Mantra Board. Every participant receives a finisher medal.
Courses are open and shared with other runners, walkers, and beachgoers; participants are asked to stay on the pedestrian side of the beach path. The course is clearly marked and provides three on-course water stations. Restrooms are available along the route and staff and volunteers are present during the event.
CaliFlow Runs describes its events as inclusive and designed to support physical and emotional well-being. The organizer notes the races are professionally chip-timed, use USATF-certified courses, and include free race-day photos. Parking options include free street parking and metered parking at $2.00 per hour. Awards are given to the top three men and women in each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
