Galentine's Run: Besties Run Together
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Event overview
The Galentine’s Run: Besties Run Together is set for February 8, 2026, in Long Beach, California. The event is presented by Run Club Girls and managed by CaliFlow Runs. The location is listed as Bayshore and 54th, 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803. The event includes in-person and virtual options and a kids race.
Distances:
- 5K
- 5K Besties (paired registration)
- 10K
- 10K Besties (paired registration)
- Half Marathon
- Half Marathon Besties (paired registration)
- Kids Fun Run - 1 Mile
- Virtual Run 5K or 10K
Course and services
The course runs along the Long Beach shoreline on the beach path. It is USATF certified and uses chip timing. The route is mostly flat with a slight incline near the Belmont Pier. The 5K and 10K follow an out-and-back of 1.55 miles; the 10K completes that loop twice. The half marathon uses three 4.36-mile loops (out 2.19 miles and back).
Race services include three water stations and public restrooms along the course. Event-day features listed by the organizer include free race photos, a live DJ, a finish line festival with vendors and giveaways, and food and refreshment options. Registration details and deadlines are listed for individual events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.