Gobble Ghoul and Holly Run Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Gobble Ghoul and Holly Run takes place on October 12, 2025, in Long Beach, California. The event offers three distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
All distances follow an out-and-back course along the shoreline near 5400 Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803, with the start area noted near Crescent Bay Park. The course is described as an open-pathway route on pedestrian-friendly beach paths and park loops and may be shared with other walkers and beachgoers.
Logistics and amenities
Runner check-in and same-day registration open at 6:00 AM near the start line. Parking options include free street parking and a beach lot at $2 per hour. The race provides two to three on-course water stations, public restrooms, clearly marked turns, and trained medical staff at finish lines. Timing information states some events are chip-timed while others are gun-timed, and all results are posted on Athlinks. Participants receive finisher medals; there are overall and age-group awards. Additional onsite amenities listed include a costume contest with prizes, downloadable race photos, post-race snacks and drinks, and a finish-line DJ and awards ceremony. The event is organized by CaliVibe Runs / CaliFlow Runs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.