Popsicle Dash - Free Community Event - 5K by Califlow Runs
Date and time
Friday, August 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
5100 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA
Date and time
Friday, August 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
5100 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA
Date and time
Friday, August 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
5100 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA
Free Community Event • 5K 📍 5100 E Ocean Blvd, Granada Beach (Rosie’s Dog Beach), Long Beach, CA 90803
Get ready for good energy, ocean breezes, and a little bit of Long Beach weirdness.
Popsicle Dash is not just a run — it’s a whole mood. This free 5K community event celebrates movement, sunshine, and the laid-back, colorful spirit of Long Beach. Walk, jog, or run — all paces welcome.
FREE Popsicles at the finish line
🏁 Event Perks 🌊 Flat, fast beach path with ocean views 🏅 Finisher medals for all participants 🍧 Popsicles at the finish line 📷 Free race photos 🍼 Stroller- and walker-friendly
🔥 🏖 “Most Extra Costume Contest” 🏖 🔥
Any costume. Any vibe. You choose.
Show up in your wildest, weirdest, most over-the-top look. Think: 🏄♂️ Hawaiian shirts & beach party vibes 🌈 Neon retro fits 🦩 Flamingos, inflatables, or totally random accessories 🎶 90s LBC throwback looks
🏆 Winners crowned post-run — plus ultimate bragging rights for being the most extra.
📍 Check-In & Start Time 🕕 Check-In Opens: 5:00 PM 📍 5100 E Ocean blvd Long Beach, CA 90803 (Granada Beach) 🏁 5K Start:6:30PM
🚗 Parking Information ✅ Free street parking available 🅿️ Beach lot parking: $2.00 per hour (pay at the machine)
🫶 Safety First We prioritize participant safety at every event: 💧 Water stations on course 🚑 Medical staff at the finish
🎉 Ready to Run, Chill & Cool Off? Bring your friends, your family, your pup, and your best summer energy. Run the miles. Earn the popsicle.
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