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Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Q: How hard is the Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs 5K?

Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs is a 5K on a road course in Long Beach, California. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?

Race-day weather in Long Beach can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 8:00 AM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

Q: When does the Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs sell out?

Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

December 6, 2026

Long Beach, California

Rolling Course

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Great for beginners

PR-friendly

Big local vibe

About the Race

🎅 Merry Miles 5K. 10K. Half Marathon 📅 Saturday, December 6, 2026 📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803 This festive coastal run is all about holiday spirit, good vibes, and giving back — plus, we’re collecting donations for the Long Beach Animal Shelter to help local pets in need. 🐾 Bring a toy, treat, blanket, or bag of food from their wish list (posted at check-in) and help spread pawsitive cheer to our four-legged friends waiting for their forever homes....

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Vibe & community

scenic

festive

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the Merry Miles- 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs 5K?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.