Popsicle Dash - Free Community Event - 5K by Califlow Runs
Date
Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 6:30 PM PDTRace options
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1 Mile
closes Jul 16, 2026, 1:00 AM PDT
2mo 7d 4h 48m leftr
Closes Jul 16, 2026, 1:00 AM PDT · From $0.00
5K
closes Jul 16, 2026, 1:00 AM PDT
2mo 7d 4h 48m leftGeneral entry
Closes Jul 16, 2026, 1:00 AM PDT · From $0.00
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From the organizer
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.
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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.