The Sweetheart's Run starts at 7:00 AM on Valentine's Day, giving you a full day after the race to explore Long Beach. Califlow Runs offers three distance options from the Ocean Boulevard venue: a 1-mile option for those easing into the day, a 6.2-mile run, and a half marathon for the more serious competitor. Entry fees range from $25 to $66, depending on distance selected. Whether you're targeting a longer race or keeping it short and sweet, you'll have time to recover, refuel, and enjoy the city once you finish.
From the Race Organizer
❤️ The Long Beach Sweethearts Run – Love on the Run ❤️ Sunday, February 14, 2027 | Long Beach, CA 5K • 10K • Half Marathon Celebrate love, friendship, and movement this Valentine’s Day at the Long Beach Sweethearts Run! Whether you’re running solo, with your sweetheart, your bestie, your family, or your fur babe, come celebrate Valentine’s Day with miles, smiles, waterfront views, and signature CaliFlow Runs energy. 💘 And waiting for you at the finish line? A BIG 4-INCH Sweethearts Run finisher medal! 🏅❤️ 🏁 RACE LOCATION 📍 Shoreline Village – Pierpoint Landing 200 Aquarium Way Long Beach, CA 90802 Enjoy a beautiful waterfront race experience in the heart of Long Beach! ⏰ RACE DAY SCHEDULE – FEBRUARY 14 6:00 AM – Bib Pick Up / Runner Check-In Opens 7:00 AM – Half Marathon Start 8:00 AM – 5K & 10K Start 🚗 PARKING Convenient paid parking is available at the: Aquarium of the Pacific Parking Structure 📍 99 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 Parking rates vary. Please allow extra time on race morning to park and walk to the Start/Finish area. 🏅 BIG 4-INCH FINISHER MEDAL + AWARDS ❤️ BIG 4-INCH Sweethearts Run Finisher Medal for ALL finishers! 🏆 Overall Awards 🏅 Age Group Awards 🎭 Valentine’s Costume Contest with prizes for our favorite solo, couple, and group looks! Come dressed for love, heartbreak, friendship, or full Valentine’s chaos. We want to see it. 💘 💌 RACE HIGHLIGHTS ✔️ 5K, 10K & Half Marathon ✔️ Professional chip timing 📸 FREE race-day photos 🏅 BIG 4-INCH finisher medal 🎉 Finish-line celebration with music, snacks & photo ops 💧 On-course water support 👶 Stroller-friendly 🚶 Walkers welcome 🐶 Dog-friendly — bring your fur bae! 🎭 Valentine’s costume contest ❤️ A fun, inclusive race experience for every pace 🌺 WHY CALIFLOW RUNS? Because we’re not here for average. CaliFlow Runs hosts 50+ races every year, creating affordable, inclusive, beginner-friendly events with the kind of race-day energy you’ll remember long after you cross the finish line. No gatekeeping. No elitism. Just community, movement, great medals, free photos, and a whole lot of fun. Whether you’re chasing a PR, walking your first 5K, pushing a stroller, running with your dog, or simply showing up for yourself — you belong here. ❤️ 💞 WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Everybody! Runners. Walkers. First-timers. Experienced racers. Couples. Besties. Families. Solo heartbreakers. Stroller crews. Dog parents. 💘 Come as you are and leave with miles, memories, photos, and one seriously awesome 4-inch medal. 📣 FINAL WORD Love is in the air. Miles are on the waterfront. And there’s a BIG medal waiting at the finish line. ❤️ If it’s not CaliFlow… it’s just an average race. 💘 Check out all upcoming CaliFlow Runs events at califlowruns.com
Course & Travel Notes
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) is 4.6 miles from the venue. The race takes place at 56 feet elevation. The 7:00 AM start time is 22 minutes after sunrise on February 14. In February, Long Beach typically experiences average highs of 67°F and average lows of 48°F, with measurable precipitation on approximately 23% of days.
⛰️ 56 ft elevation☀️ Typically 67°F / 48°F · 23% chance of rain✈️ Long Beach International Airport (LGB) — 4.6 mi
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for February 14.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Long Beach, CA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is The Long Beach Sweetheart’s Run – Valentine’s 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs 2027 — Long Beach, CA?
The Long Beach Sweetheart’s Run – Valentine’s 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs 2027 — Long Beach, CA takes place on February 14, 2027. The race is held in Long Beach, California.
Where is The Long Beach Sweetheart’s Run – Valentine’s 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs 2027 — Long Beach, CA held?
The Long Beach Sweetheart’s Run – Valentine’s 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs 2027 — Long Beach, CA is held at 200 Aquarium Way in Long Beach, California.
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