Run for the Beads Half Marathon
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Mardi Gras Run - Run for the Beads
The Mardi Gras Run - Run for the Beads is a themed running event on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Granada Beach, 5100 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803. The event is organized by CaliFlow Runs and is presented as a Mardi Gras celebration on a coastal course.
Distances
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
Features and logistics
The event includes bead and water stations placed every 2 miles along the course. There is a finish line festival with live music and King Cake, plus free race day photos. Participants receive finisher medals, and the race offers overall and age group awards. A costume contest will award prizes for categories such as Most Festive, Best Group, and Wildest Spirit. The course is described as a fully marked coastal route and is stroller and walker friendly. Timing is by professional chip system with results synced to Athlinks. Pre-race packet pick-up is available at a Lululemon location in Long Beach with free 90-minute garage parking for pickups, and event day beach lot parking is available at a stated rate payable at the machine or through the Passport app. The event is scheduled to proceed in rain or shine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
