Run for the Beads - Mardi Gras Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

🎭 Run for the Beads: Mardi Gras 5K • 10K • Half Marathon📍 5100 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 – Granada Beach📅 Sunday, February 22nd✨ Let the Good Times Run! 💜 Event Overview Get ready to let the good times roll at the Run for the Beads!This Mardi Gras-themed celebration brings the color, energy, and spirit of the season straight to the beach. Whether you’re chasing a new PR or just running (or walking!) for the fun of it, you’ll enjoy a vibrant course, festive music, and beads galore! So grab your friends, dress in purple, green, and gold, and join us for miles of smiles, energy, and coastal charm. 💚 Event Highlights🎷 Beads & Bling: Snag your Mardi Gras beads as you dash along the course!🎶 Finish Line Festival: Celebrate your finish with live music, festive treats, and of course — King Cake!📸 Epic Photo Ops: Pose with colorful backdrops featuring crowns, masks, and beads for your perfect race-day shot.🎊 Festive Atmosphere: Music, decorations, and energy that make every mile feel like a parade!🏅 Finisher Medals: Every participant earns a finisher medal! 💧 Bead & Water Stations: Stay hydrated and keep the beads flowing every 2 miles!🎭 Costume Contest: Show your Mardi Gras flair — prizes for Most Festive, Best Group, and Wildest Spirit! 💛 CaliFlow Experience 🌊 Professional Chip Timing – Accurate results for all distances🎶 Live DJ & Finish Line Festival – Music, celebration, and good vibes📷 Free Race Day Photos – Capture your Mardi Gras magic🥇 Overall & Age Group Awards – Celebrate your speed (and style!)👟 Stroller & Walker Friendly – Everyone’s welcome to roll, run, or stroll🏁 Fully Marked Coastal Course – Flat, fast, and full of fun energy 🕕 Bib Pick-Up & Start Times📦 Bib Pick-Up: 6:00 AM to 7:35 AM (Race Ready Athletics Tent)🏁 Half Marathon Start: 7:00 AM🏁 5K & 10K Start: 7:30 AM⚠️ No late starts — make sure you’re ready to roll when the beads start flying! 🛍️ Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up📍 Lululemon – 6460 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Unit 115, Long Beach, CA 90803🕓 Thursday | February 12th 4 PM to 7 PMFree 90-min garage parking (bring ID if picking up for someone else). 🚗 Event Day Parking Information🅿️ Beach lot parking available – rates $2:00 Per Hour💳 Pay at the machine or use Passport APP ☀️ Weather & SafetyThis is a RAIN or SHINE event — because Mardi Gras doesn’t cancel for clouds!(Only postponed for tidal waves, tsunamis, or zombie parades 🧟‍♀️🎭 — we’ll notify you by email if that happens.) 🎉 Join the MovementTag your moments with @CaliFlowRuns and #CaliFlowRuns for a chance to be featured!Follow us for weekly giveaways and #FreeEntryFriday fun. 🎭✨ Run. Revel. Repeat.Let the beads fly and the good times roll — only with CaliFlow Runs!