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Alameda Island Running Festival

Alameda, CA

Sun, Sep 20, 2026

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When

Sunday, September 20th, 2026

Where

950 West Mall Drive, Alameda CA

Distances

Half · 10K · 5K · 1 Mile

Typical weather

On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years

2025

6169°F

dry

2024

5563°F

dry

2023

5667°F

dry

2022

5967°F

dry

2021

5774°F

dry

2020

5870°F

dry

2019

5972°F

dry

2018

5770°F

dry

2017

6067°F

dry

2016

5772°F

dry

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About this race

Event Overview

We are back for another year of racing with our start and end on Alameda Point. The race start and finish will be back at City Hall west with the Health and Wellness expo presented by Alameda Health Systems on the grass area.

Beneficiary

As with all of our events, a portion of our registrations will be donated to our Beneficiary Alameda Education Foundation. You can read more about them from our direct links below:

Race Weekend Packet Pick Up

  • Thursday and Friday: September 17th and 18th at Lauren's Closet, 1420 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501.
    Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm. We encourage you to get your BIB and shirt early and sleep in race morning!
  • Saturday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm at Race Start/Finish Expo, 950 West Mall, Alameda, CA 94501.
  • Sunday: 6:30am - 8:15am at Race Start/Finish Expo, 950 West Mall, Alameda, CA 94501.

Race Events and Schedule

  • Saturday:
    • Hella Bae Running 5k and 1 Mile Shake-out run presented by Skechers at 1:00pm.
    • Yoga on the grass presented by Breathing Room Studio.
  • Sunday:
    • Half Marathon: 7:30am.
    • 10K: 8:00am.
    • 5k Presented by Penumbra: 8:15am.
    • Family Fun Run: 10:00am.

Race Timing and Restrictions

The Island Running Festival is a chip-timed event. Participants can run, jog or walk the entire course. Jogging strollers are permitted but are asked to start in the back of the pack. Wheelchair athletes are permitted but due to safety concerns and street closure restrictions cannot travel faster than the fastest runner. No bikes, scooters, skateboards or other wheeled vehicles are allowed. Dogs are not allowed on our race courses. We love dogs, but there are those who are not so comfortable around them and there are also dogs that are uncomfortable around hundreds of other people, therefore NO DOGS ALLOWED on the course or at the finish line.

We will provide bike parking for those of you that prefer to bike to the event. See the race website for more details.

Medical and Water Stops

We will have a dedicated paramedics team on site and available to help assess your race day medical needs and administer acute first aid when necessary. A medical station will be located near the finish line and team members will be roaming the course.

Water Stops: see maps page for more info

  • Half: Mile 2, 5.5 & 11
  • 10k: Mile 2, 5.5
  • 5k: Mile 2 & 2.5

Volunteers

We can always use volunteers, and it takes the support of our community and friends to make these events successful. If you are interested in learning more, visit our website and volunteer support page or reach out to info@outfrontendurance.com.

Course map

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