Define Your Glow 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Date: Saturday, January 16, 2027
Location: Long Beach – 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA
Race Start: 7:00 AM Half Marathon & 8:00 AM 5K, 10K
Event Features: Run • Walk • Stroller Friendly • Dog Friendly • Virtual Option Available
This event is about showing up for yourself and for someone else. Join us for the Define Your Glow Run + Healing Expo, a powerful morning on the Long Beach waterfront celebrating movement, resilience, and community. Whether you run, jog, walk, or participate virtually from anywhere in the world, this event is about the simple truth that movement helps us heal, reset, and reconnect with our strength.
The course is a flat, scenic out-and-back along the beach path — perfect for beginners, walkers, experienced runners, families, and dogs. Come for the miles. Leave feeling stronger than when you arrived.
Why We Run This Event
This event supports Define Your Glow, helping restore the home of founder Shannel. Your registration, donation, or virtual miles help make that possible.
Healing Expo After the Race
Stay after the run for the Healing Expo, featuring wellness vendors, recovery tools, and resources focused on physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
What You Get
- Professional chip timing
- Free race day photos
- Finisher medals
- Overall & age group awards
- Beachfront race vibes
- Access to the Healing Expo
- The chance to run for something bigger than yourself
Run anywhere. Run together.
Can’t make it to Long Beach? Register as a virtual runner and complete your miles from anywhere in the world. Every step counts.
Come move. Come connect. Come define your glow.