Define Your Glow – New Year Reset 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs 2027 — Long Beach, CA

Date
January 16, 2027
Location
Long Beach, CA
Venue
5000 E Ocean Blvd
Start Time
8:00 AM
Sunrise
6:55 AM
Entry Fee
$45.00 – $65.00
Events
5K, 10K, Virtual Option - Any Distance, Half Marathon
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Define Your Glow 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs takes place at 5000 E Ocean Blvd in Long Beach, California on January 16, 2027. The event offers three distance options: 1 mile, 6.2 miles, and half marathon. Entry fees range from $45 to $65 depending on the distance selected. The race starts at 8:00 AM, giving runners an early morning start for their chosen distance. This multi-distance format allows athletes of varying experience levels to participate in the same event, whether you're looking for a short warm-up effort or a longer endurance effort to kick off your 2027 racing calendar.

From the Race Organizer
✨ Define Your Glow 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Date: Saturday, January 16, 2027 📍 LongBeach – 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA ⏰ Race Start: 7:00 AM Half Marathon & 8:00 AM- 5K. 10K 🏃‍♀️ Run • Walk • Stroller Friendly • Dog Friendly • Virtual Option Available Some races are about finish times. This one is about showing up — for yourself and for someone else. Join us for the Define Your Glow Run + Healing Expo, a powerful morning on the Long Beach waterfront celebrating movement, resilience, and community. Whether you run, jog, walk, or participate virtually from anywhere in the world, this event is about the simple truth that movement helps us heal, reset, and reconnect with our strength. The course is a flat, scenic out-and-back along the beach path — perfect for beginners, walkers, experienced runners, families, and dogs. Come for the miles. Leave feeling stronger than when you arrived. 🌊 Why We Run This event supports Define Your Glow , helping restore the home of founder Shannel, a certified run coach, 4 time IRONMAN finishers, and wellness coach whose home suffered severe damage after 27,000 gallons of water flooded the property. Shanell has spent years helping others rebuild their strength — physically and emotionally — through movement and personal growth. Now our community is coming together to help rebuild her space so that healing work can continue. Your registration, donation, or virtual miles help make that possible. ✨ Healing Expo After the Race Stay after the run for the Healing Expo, featuring wellness vendors, recovery tools, and resources focused on physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Because the finish line is just the beginning. 🔥 What You Get ✔️ Professional chip timing ✔️ Free race day photos ✔️ Finisher medals ✔️ Overall & age group awards ✔️ Beachfront race vibes ✔️ Access to the Healing Expo ✔️ The chance to run for something bigger than yourself 💛 Run anywhere. Run together. Can’t make it to Long Beach? Register as a virtual runner and complete your miles from anywhere in the world. Every step counts. ✨ Come move. Come connect. Come define your glow. 🔗 Register at CaliFlowRuns.com

Course & Travel Notes

The Define Your Glow – New Year Reset 5K, 10K, Half Marathon takes place in Long Beach, California on January 16, 2027, with an 8:00 AM start time, giving runners about two hours of daylight before sunrise at 6:57 AM—plan accordingly for early-morning visibility. The venue sits at a modest 56 feet elevation, making it accessible for runners of all fitness levels. Long Beach International Airport (LGB) is conveniently located just 3.8 miles from the race venue, simplifying travel logistics for those flying in.

⛰️ 56 ft elevation☀️ Typically 67°F / 47°F · 19% chance of rain✈️ Long Beach International Airport (LGB) — 3.8 mi

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Race Travel Insurance

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Define Your Glow – New Year Reset 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs 2027 — Long Beach, CA?

Define Your Glow – New Year Reset 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs 2027 — Long Beach, CA takes place on January 16, 2027. The race is held in Long Beach, California.

Where is Define Your Glow – New Year Reset 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs 2027 — Long Beach, CA held?

Define Your Glow – New Year Reset 5K, 10K, Half Marathon by Califlow Runs 2027 — Long Beach, CA is held at 5000 E Ocean Blvd in Long Beach, California.

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