Rankings · updated September 7, 2026

Best 5Ks in Long Beach, CA

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  1. 1 9th Annual Run4Sharks & Ocean Health Fair 5k Fundraiser...Custom medal to all Finishers! Timed 5k on a new flat course in Long Beach Long Beach, CA Mar 2027 41.2/100
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13 races we list but haven't measured enough of to score. By date. What we measure →

  1. California Dreamin' Evening 5k (Sponsored by AREC) Long Beach, CA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. Aloha Run Long Beach Long Beach, CA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. Donut Runners Rejoice – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon Long Beach, CA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. Chasing Santa – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon Long Beach, CA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. Countdown to the Finish – 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon Long Beach, CA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Churro Run 5K, 10K & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs Long Beach, CA Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. Define Your Glow - New Year Reset 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs Long Beach, CA Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. Besties Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon , & Kids Dash Long Beach, CA Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. cmX 5K 2027 Long Beach, CA Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  10. Disco Miles: Beachfront Boogie 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs Long Beach, CA Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  11. Como La Flor 5K. 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs Long Beach, CA Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  12. Endless Summer in the LBC 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs Long Beach, CA Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  13. Bidi Bidi Run Run Night 5K 10K Half Marathon by Califlow Runs Long Beach, CA Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data

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