About the MAYEM - HYBRID 5K CHALLENGE
This is not a straight run to a finish line. After the road portion, runners enter what the organizers call the Hybrid Zone, a gauntlet of physical challenges before anyone crosses the line. Burpee broad jumps, walking lunges, a sandbag carry, and a set of bodyweight squats all stand between the course and the finish.
The race starts and finishes along Ocean Boulevard, right on the Long Beach waterfront. Post-run, there is no cooling down quietly in the parking lot; the challenge area keeps you moving until the very last squat. Wear shoes that work for both pavement and turf, and expect your legs to feel different by the end than they did at mile one.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles8/1/2027 08:00$38
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