🏃‍♀️ Long Beach Liberty Run – Race Day Athlete Guide

Presented by CaliFlow Runs
Event Date: Monday, September 1, 2025
Start/Finish: Alamitos Beach — 780 E Shoreline Dr., Long Beach, CA
📍 Google Maps – Start Line

Welcome, Runners! 🌊✨

Get ready to experience the Long Beach Liberty Run — a Labor Day tribute to freedom, community, and the legendary Queen Mary. We’re bringing you epic views, themed vibes, and an unforgettable race-day experience.

📍 Check-In & Start Line Location

Location: In front of Gaucho Beach (paved sand area) at 780 E Shoreline Dr., on the sand between Alamitos Beach and Marina Green.
Check-In Opens: 6:00 AM
Gear Check Available: Near the registration tent.

Look for our BIG BLUE CALIFLOW ARCH — that’s where the fun begins! 🎉

🚗 Parking Information

You have two convenient parking options:

• Alamitos Beach Lot
  📍 780 E Shoreline Dr. (Closest to the start/finish)

• Shoreline Village / Marina Green Lot
  📍 430 E Shoreline Village Dr.

🕕 Lots Open: 6:00 AM
💳 Payment: Use the Passport App or pay at kiosks.

Pro Tip: We’ll be on the sand between both lots, making it easy to access from either side. Arrive early to secure a spot and avoid delays.

📸 Photographer & Epic Photo Ops

• Nina, our official race photographer, will be stationed on the Queen Mary side of the marina.

• Iconic backdrops: The Queen Mary, harbor, and downtown skyline!

• Free race-day photos will be uploaded after the event — link will be emailed.

🏁 Race Day Schedule

🗺️ Course Overview

• Out-and-back course heading towards the Queen Mary.

• 3 water stations stocked with water & electrolytes.

• Staff & volunteers on course to guide you every step of the way.

• Flat, fast, and PR-perfect!

🎉 Finish Line Festival

Celebrate your achievement with us!

• Music, vendors & food

• Free snacks & hydration

• Benches set up for your family & friends to relax and cheer you on

• Stick around and soak in those CaliFlow vibes

🎖️ Awards & Medals

• Finisher medals for all distances

• Overall & Age Group Awards

• Kids Dash medals for every Mini Patriot!

💡 Race Day Tips

• Arrive early — parking and check-in lines get busy.

• Bring a photo ID for check-in.

• Stay hydrated — three stations on course + hydration at finish.

• Download the Passport Parking App ahead of time.

• Save energy for our finish-line festival — you’ll want to hang out!

🌟 Run the Vibe. Honor the Legacy.

CaliFlow Runs brings the energy, the community, and the experience. Whether you’re chasing a PR, soaking in the harbor views, or running for someone who served, this is the Labor Day event you’ll never forget.