🏴☠️ Never Say Die Run 5K • 10K • Half Marathon An 80s Nostalgia Adventure Run 📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 📅 August 16th ⏰ Half Marathon Start: 7:00 AM ⏰ 5K & 10K Start: 8:00 AM For the goonies, misfits, rebels, and runners Some adventures never die. Grab your crew and head to the Long Beach coastline for a retro-inspired morning packed with treasure hunt vibes, beachside miles, nostalgic energy, epic medals, and CaliFlow fun. This isn’t just a race — it’s an adventure. This special event benefits Santa Ana Hamster Rescue, helping provide care, education, and loving homes for rescued hamsters. Because even the smallest creatures deserve heroes. Whether you’re taking on the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, your miles will help support tiny lives that need big hearts. 🏁 What You’ll Get ✔️ Professional chip timing ✔️ Free race-day photos ✔️ 3 on-course water stations ✔️ Finisher medals for all participants ✔️ Overall & age group awards ✔️ Retro adventure-themed fun ✔️ Finish line
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Never Say Die Run 5K. 10K. Half Marathon An 80s Nostalgia Adventure Run 2026 — Long Beach, CA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 16.
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
