Last Dash Before Midnight Half Marathon

DEC

31

2026

Ring in the New Year's Eve morning with a run along the car free coastal paths of Long Beach. This event offers a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon with chip timing, finisher medals, and a festive finish line atmosphere.

Thu 31 Dec 2026

Long Beach, California

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Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Last Dash Before Midnight Half Marathon is part of a multi-distance event in Long Beach, California. The event takes place on the morning of December 31. Runners can choose between three distances:

5K
10K
Half Marathon

The start and finish location is 5400 E Ocean Blvd in Long Beach. The courses are described as open-pathway routes on car-free, pedestrian-friendly trails, such as beach paths.

Event Details

The event uses professional chip timing. All participants receive a finisher medal and there are awards for overall and age group winners. Free downloadable race photos are provided. There are three on-course water stations. Same-day registration is available on-site.

The organizer, CaliFlow Runs, notes the atmosphere includes music and a finish-line festival with a DJ and photo zones. The courses offer coastal views. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

5 km