Night Race- The Ghostly Afterlife 5K, 10K, Half Marathon- Summerween
About this race
🎃 The Ghostly Afterlife Night Run – SummerWeen Series
🌙 Saturday Night | 5K • 10K • Half Marathon
📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
🕓 Check-In: 4:00 PM
Start Times | Half: 5:00 PM | 10K & 5K: 6:30 PM
💀 About the Event
Welcome to the Afterlife… where the veil is thin, the energy is electric, and the run doesn’t end at the finish line. 👻
Step into the Afterlife Night Run, part of our SummerWeen Series—a twisted blend of spooky vibes and beachside magic under the night sky. This isn’t your typical race… it’s a full-on experience where shadows move, music pulses, and every step pulls you deeper into the unknown.
Whether you’re chasing a PR or just running for the thrill of it, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a community that shows up, stands out, and isn’t afraid to embrace the dark side of fun.
🌊 What to Expect
✔️ USATF-Certified Course
✔️ Professional Chip Timing ⏱️
✔️ Instant Results via ChronoTrack (within minutes of finishing)
✔️ Free Race-Day Photos — no upsells, ever 📸
✔️ Finisher Medals for All Participants 🏅
✔️ Overall & Age Group Awards
✔️ 3 On-Course Water Stations (one at each turnaround)
✔️ After-Dark Finish Line Festival with DJ, lights & eerie vibes 🔥
✔️ Costume Contest — ghosts, ghouls, and creatures of the night 👻
✔️ Runners, walkers, and all haunted souls welcome
🌕 Course Info
The course begins under the glowing CaliFlow arch near Belmont Pier, winding along the oceanfront path as the sun sets and the darkness takes over.
Expect glowing markers, moody lighting, and haunted checkpoints along the way:
🕯️ The Crossing — where the veil feels closest
👁️ Watcher’s Way — you’re not running alone
⚰️ The Return Loop — once you’re in… there’s no turning back
🔥 The Afterlife Finish — where the living and the legends meet
🧿 The Vibe – Welcome to the Afterlife
At CaliFlow Runs, we don’t just host races—we create experiences.
This is your chance to run under the stars, lean into the eerie, and be part of something unforgettable. Where strangers become your crew, the night becomes your playground, and the finish line feels like a portal to something bigger.
So grab your glow, embrace the unknown, and step into the Afterlife.
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