About This Race
Free Community Event • 5K
📍 5100 E Ocean Blvd, Granada Beach (Rosie’s Dog Beach), Long Beach, CA 90803
Get ready for good energy, ocean breezes, and a little bit of Long Beach weirdness.
Popsicle Dash is not just a run — it’s a whole mood. This free 5K community event celebrates movement, sunshine, and the laid-back, colorful spirit of Long Beach. Walk, jog, or run — all paces welcome.
FREE Popsicles at the finish line
🏁 Event Perks🌊 Flat, fast beach path with ocean views🏅 Finisher medals for all participants🍧 Popsicles at the finish line📷 Free race photos🍼 Stroller- and walker-friendly
🔥 🏖 “Most Extra Costume Contest” 🏖 🔥
Any costume. Any vibe. You choose.
Show up in your wildest, weirdest, most over-the-top look. Think:
🏄♂️ Hawaiian shirts & beach party vibes🌈 Neon retro fits🦩 Flamingos, inflatables, or totally random accessories🎶 90s LBC throwback looks
🏆 Winners crowned post-run — plus ultimate bragging rights for being the most extra.
📍 Check-In & Start Time🕕 Check-In Opens: 5:00 PM📍 5100 E Ocean blvd Long Beach, CA 90803 (Granada Beach)🏁 5K Start:6:30PM
🚗 Parking Information✅ Free street parking available🅿️ Beach lot parking: $2.00 per hour (pay at the machine)
🫶 Safety FirstWe prioritize participant safety at every event:💧 Water stations on course🚑 Medical staff at the finish
🎉 Ready to Run, Chill & Cool Off?Bring your friends, your family, your pup, and your best summer energy.Run the miles. Earn the popsicle.
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