California · Half Marathon · 5K · 10K
May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs is a half marathon, 5K, 10K, 1 Mile and 400 Yards event held in Long Beach, California. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, May 2, 2027.
- Race day
- May 2, 2027
- Location
- Long Beach, CA
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, May 2, 2027
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K, 10K, 1 Mile, 400 Yards
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM PDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
May the 4th Be With You – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon | Long Beach The Empire Strides Back – Medals, Chip Timing, Photos, Costume Fun! 🏅 Everyone Gets a Medal – No Force Powers Required! Empire Strides Back – May the 4th Be With You 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon 📍 5000 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803 🗓 Sunday- May 2nd, 2027 Same Day Registration Opens at 6:00 AM @ the Race Ready Athletics Tents Runner Check In/Bib Pick Up Opens at 6:00 AM 👟 Start Times Based on Dista…
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May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs: common questions
- When is the May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, May 2, 2027.
- Where is the May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs held?
- In Long Beach, California.
- What distances does the May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs offer?
- Half Marathon, 5K, 10K, 1 Mile and 400 Yards.
- How do I register for the May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $69.89 (from runsignup.com, checked October 6, 2026).
- What time does the May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs start?
- 7:00 AM PDT.
- What is the course like at the May the 4th be with You- The Empire Strides Back 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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