High Stakes & Happy Tails Run 🐾 5K • 10K • 1 Miler
Location: 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 (Granada Beach)
Check-In & Registration: 6:30 AM
Start Times:
- 5K & 10K: 8:00 AM
- 1 Miler Doggie Run: 8:15 AM
Welcome to the High Stakes & Happy Tails Run —where miles meet a little mischief and every runner has a shot at winning big. Join us at beautiful Granada Beach for a feel-good morning filled with movement, community, and pure CaliFlow energy. Whether you're chasing a PR, walking with your pup, or testing your luck in the Poker Run, this event is all about connection, good vibes, and unforgettable finish line moments.
Leashed dogs are welcome and encouraged! This run supports Long Beach Animal Care Services.
The Poker Run Experience (Optional Add-On)
Participants collect cards along the course to build the best 5-card poker hand. Top hands win prizes. No speed required.
What to Expect
- Flat, fast, paved beach path course
- Professional chip timing for 5K & 10K
- Instant results via ChronoTrack
- FREE race-day photos
- Finisher medals for all (dogs + hoomans)
- Overall & age group awards
- Poker Run prizes for top hands
- On-course water stations (for humans + pups)
- Dog-friendly, stroller-friendly, beginner-friendly vibes
- Music, vendors & a fun finish line festival
The Course
Starting at Granada Beach, the course follows the scenic Long Beach shoreline.
- 5K: One out-and-back
- 10K: Two loops of the 5K course
- Poker Run: Card stops placed along the route.
- 1 Miler Doggie/Kid/Family Run: Short, sweet, and perfect for pups and their humans.
The Vibe – CaliFlow Style
At CaliFlow Runs, we create spaces where people (and pups) feel seen, supported, and celebrated. Bring your best friend.