CaliFlow Poker Run is a running event held in Long Beach, California, offering a 1-mile option and a 6.2-mile distance. The race takes place on July 12, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM from 5000 E Ocean Boulevard. Entry fees range from $34.99 to $46.99 depending on registration timing. Whether you're training for longer distances or looking for a shorter summer race, this event provides flexibility in distance choice. Long Beach's oceanfront location offers convenient access for athletes traveling to compete.
From the Race Organizer
♠️ High Stakes & Happy Tails Run 🐾 5K • 10K • 1 Miler Doggie Run • Poker Run Option 📍 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 (Granada Beach) 🕓 Check-In & Registration: 6:30 AM 🏁 Start Times | 5K & 10K: 8:00 AM | 1 Miler Doggie Run: 8:15 AM 💛 About the Event Get ready for wagging tails, ocean breezes, and a little luck on your side… ♠️🐾 Welcome to the High Stakes & Happy Tails Run —where miles meet a little mischief and every runner has a shot at winning big. Join us at beautiful Granada Beach for a feel-good morning filled with movement, community, and pure CaliFlow energy. Whether you're chasing a PR, walking with your pup, or testing your luck in the Poker Run, this event is all about connection, good vibes, and unforgettable finish line moments. 🐶 Leashed dogs are welcome and encouraged! Even better—this run gives back. We’re proud to support Long Beach Animal Care Services, helping care for animals in our community. ♠️ The Poker Run Experience (Optional Add-On) Feeling lucky? 👀 Turn your run into a game. Participants who choose the Poker Run will collect cards along the course: 🃏 Pick up 4 cards at designated stations 🃏 Grab your final card at the finish line 🃏 Build your best 5-card poker hand 🃏 Top hands win prizes 🎉 No speed required—this is anyone’s game. 🌊 What to Expect ✔️ Flat, fast, paved beach path course ✔️ Professional chip timing for 5K & 10K ⏱️ ✔️ Instant results via ChronoTrack (within minutes) ✔️ FREE race-day photos — no upsells, ever 📸 ✔️ Finisher medals for all (dogs + hoomans 🐾🏅) ✔️ Overall & age group awards ✔️ Poker Run prizes for top hands ♠️ ✔️ On-course water stations (for humans + pups 💧) ✔️ Dog-friendly, stroller-friendly, beginner-friendly vibes ✔️ Music, vendors & a fun finish line festival 🎉 🐕 The Course Starting at Granada Beach, you’ll head out along the scenic Long Beach shoreline—wide-open ocean views, fresh air, and plenty of room to run, walk, and vibe. 5K: One out-and-back 10K: Two loops of the 5K course Poker Run : Card stops placed along the route for maximum fun The 1 Miler Doggie/Kid/Family Run is all about joy—short, sweet, and perfect for pups and their humans to share the experience together. 🌟 The Vibe – CaliFlow Style At CaliFlow Runs, we don’t just put on races—we create spaces where people (and pups) feel seen, supported, and celebrated. This is where: 🐾 Dogs become running partners 🐾 Strangers become friends 🐾 And finish lines turn into full-on celebration zones No pressure. No judgment. No one gets left behind. ✨ Final Word Run fast. Walk slow. Bluff your way to a win. Or just show up for the vibes. Come for the run. Stay for the vibe. Bring your best friend. 🐾♠️
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CaliFlow Poker Run: High Stakes & Happy Tails 5K. 10K. 1 Miler 2026 — Long Beach, CA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 12.
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
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Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is CaliFlow Poker Run: High Stakes & Happy Tails 5K. 10K. 1 Miler 2026 — Long Beach, CA?
CaliFlow Poker Run: High Stakes & Happy Tails 5K. 10K. 1 Miler 2026 — Long Beach, CA takes place on July 12, 2026. The race is held in Long Beach, California.
Where is CaliFlow Poker Run: High Stakes & Happy Tails 5K. 10K. 1 Miler 2026 — Long Beach, CA held?
CaliFlow Poker Run: High Stakes & Happy Tails 5K. 10K. 1 Miler 2026 — Long Beach, CA is held at 5000 E Ocean Blvd in Long Beach, California.
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