Día de Muertos - Viva la Vida - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs 2026

Viva la Vida is a Day of the Dead-themed beach race in Long Beach, California, beginning and ending at 5400 E Ocean Blvd. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or 1-mile run. The half marathon starts early, with shorter races commencing afterward. The event is chip-timed, offers awards, and provides finishers with a medal, appealing to both competitive runners and those enjoying the theme. The course utilizes the Ocean Boulevard beach area, featuring water stations and restrooms. A firm late-morning cutoff is in place. Califlow Runs embraces the Día de Muertos theme, encouraging participants to wear marigolds, skull face paint, skeleton attire, or other costumes. A costume contest with prizes is included. Complimentary race-day photos and designated photo stops are available, and the event welcomes beginners and strollers.