May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon Race Information
<h2><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">May the 4th Be With You – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon | Long Beach</span></h2>
<h3><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The Empire Strides Back – Medals, Chip Timing, Photos, Costume Fun!</span></h3>
<h3><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Join us for the May the 4th Be With You 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in Long Beach, California! Chip-timed running event, medals for all finishers, free race-day photos, costume-friendly race atmosphere, flat coastal course, and family-friendly fun.</span></strong></h3>
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<h2><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🏅 <strong>Everyone Gets a Medal – No Force Powers Required!</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Empire Strides Back – May the 4th Be With You 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">📍 <a style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/3wBo4ngZ9vH5hp7AA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">5400 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803</a></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🗓 Sunday- May 3rd, 2025</span></h2>
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<h2><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">This is a chip timed event. Overall awards and Age Group Awards</span></strong></h2>
<h2><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">👟<strong> Start Times:</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Half Marathon: 7:00 AM</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">5K & 10K: 7:30 AM</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Bib Pick-Up: 6:15 AM – 7:35 AM at the Race Ready Athletics Tent</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🚗 <strong>Parking:</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Street parking is free. Lot parking is $2.00 per hour. Pay at machine in parking lot</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🌌 <strong>Why You Should Join:</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Ready to race through the galaxy? Whether you’re a Jedi, Sith, or Rebel runner, come show off your Force in this high-vibe, costumed run along the scenic Long Beach waterfront.</span></h2>
<h2><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🎭 Costumes encouraged! Come dressed as your favorite hero, villain, or creature.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">📸 Epic photo ops with galaxy props and backdrops.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🎶 Out-of-this-world vibes with music, cheering, and space-age fun.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">💫 Distances for All:</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Ignite your journey with the 5K</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Fuel your power with the 10K</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Go full galaxy mode in the Half Marathon</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🎉 Event Perks:</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🏅 Everyone gets a finisher medal</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">📸 Free race-day photos</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🔄 Chip-timed results posted on-site</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🚰 Water stations & restrooms on course</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">👶 Stroller-friendly and beginner-welcoming</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🌞 Why CaliFlow Runs?</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">We’re runners putting on races for runners. Affordable, authentic, and always a vibe — we believe in good energy, fun themes, and creating an inclusive space for all paces. Whether you're here to PR or just play dress-up and stroll, you're part of the tribe.</span></h2>
<h2><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🎟 Sign up now and let the Force (and your feet) guide you!</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">#EmpireStridesBack #CaliFlowRuns #MayThe4thBeWithYou #RunWithTheForce #GalaxyRunVibes #FinishLineFeels</span></h2>
Race Organizerhttps://runsignup.com/Race/CA/LongBeach/EmpireStridesBackMayTheThBeWithYouKKHalfMarathon
Long Beach, CALong BeachCAUS90803
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