Popsicle Dash - Free Community Event - 5K by Califlow Runs
About this race
Free Community Event • 5K
📍 5100 E Ocean Blvd, Granada Beach (Rosie’s Dog Beach), Long Beach, CA 90803
Get ready for good energy, ocean breezes, and a little bit of Long Beach weirdness.
Popsicle Dash is not just a run — it’s a whole mood. This free 5K community event celebrates movement, sunshine, and the laid-back, colorful spirit of Long Beach. Walk, jog, or run — all paces welcome.
FREE Popsicles at the finish line
🏁 Event Perks
🌊 Flat, fast beach path with ocean views
🏅 Finisher medals for all participants
🍧 Popsicles at the finish line
📷 Free race photos
🍼 Stroller- and walker-friendly
🔥 🏖 “Most Extra Costume Contest” 🏖 🔥
Any costume. Any vibe. You choose.
Show up in your wildest, weirdest, most over-the-top look. Think:
🏄♂️ Hawaiian shirts & beach party vibes
🌈 Neon retro fits
🦩 Flamingos, inflatables, or totally random accessories
🎶 90s LBC throwback looks
🏆 Winners crowned post-run — plus ultimate bragging rights for being the most extra.
📍 Check-In & Start Time
🕕 Check-In Opens: 5:00 PM
📍 5100 E Ocean blvd Long Beach, CA 90803 (Granada Beach)
🏁 5K Start:6:30PM
🚗 Parking Information
✅ Free street parking available
🅿️ Beach lot parking: $2.00 per hour (pay at the machine)
🫶 Safety First
We prioritize participant safety at every event:
💧 Water stations on course
🚑 Medical staff at the finish
🎉 Ready to Run, Chill & Cool Off?
Bring your friends, your family, your pup, and your best summer energy.
Run the miles. Earn the popsicle.
Join fellow runners on July 20, 2025 for the Popsicle Dash - Free Community Event - 5K by Califlow Runs. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon featuring a flat and fast course in Long Beach.
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About Long Beach
Popsicle Dash - Free Community Event - 5K by Califlow Runs takes place in Long Beach, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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