May the 4th Be With You – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon | Long Beach
The Empire Strides Back – Medals, Chip Timing, Photos, Costume Fun! Join us for the May the 4th Be With You 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in Long Beach, California! Chip-timed running event, medals for all finishers, free race-day photos, costume-friendly race atmosphere, flat coastal course, and family-friendly fun.
Everyone Gets a Medal – No Force Powers Required!
Empire Strides Back – May the 4th Be With You 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803
🗓 Sunday- May 3rd, 2025
This is a chip timed event. Overall awards and Age Group Awards
👟 Start Times:
Half Marathon: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K: 7:30 AM
Bib Pick-Up: 6:15 AM – 7:35 AM at the Race Ready Athletics Tent
🚗 Parking: Street parking is free. Lot parking is $2.00 per hour. Pay at machine in parking lot
Why You Should Join: Ready to race through the galaxy? Whether you’re a Jedi, Sith, or Rebel runner, come show off your Force in this high-vibe, costumed run along the scenic Long Beach waterfront.
- Costumes encouraged!
- Epic photo ops with galaxy props and backdrops.
- Out-of-this-world vibes with music, cheering, and space-age fun.
Distances for All:
- Ignite your journey with the 5K
- Fuel your power with the 10K
- Go full galaxy mode in the Half Marathon
Event Perks:
- Everyone gets a finisher medal
- Free race-day photos
- Chip-timed results posted on-site
- Water stations & restrooms on course
- Stroller-friendly and beginner-welcoming
