The Empire Strides Back Half Marathon
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The Empire Strides Back Half Marathon and Companion Races
The Empire Strides Back is a space-themed running event presented by Califlow Runs on May 2, 2027, at 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803. The event name references a May the 4th theme and includes multiple distances and a kids race.
Distances offered:
- 5K : 3.1 miles; registration fee $35.
- 10K : 6.2 miles; registration fee $40.
- Half Marathon : 13.1 miles; registration fee $50.
- 1 Miler : 1 mile; registration fee $25; this is an untimed event.
- Kids Dash : 400 yards; registration fee $18.
Race services and on-course provisions include chip-timed results posted on site, finisher medals for all adult distances and for kids in the kids dash (kids do not receive the full-sized adult medal), free race-day photos, water stations, and restrooms on course. The event lists both age group and overall awards. Costumes are encouraged as part of the event theme. The course is described as stroller-friendly.
Registration details in the event information show a group pricing option for the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon that saves $7 per person when signing up two or more people. The 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon registrations opened on May 5, 2026 and closed on August 25, 2026; the 1 Miler and Kids Dash registrations opened on March 17, 2027 and closed on May 2, 2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
