IRVINE 4th of July-Red, White, & Blue 5k & 1 Mile

Event Overview

So Cal’s 4th of July RED, WHITE, &: BLUE 5k &: 1 Mile

• Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
• Time: 8:30 AM
• Location: Irvine Valley College – Lot 5
• Address: 5500 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618 (Entrance off Jeffrey. All other campus entrances will be closed.)

Race Details

• Course: Flat and fast out-and-back course entirely on the Irvine Valley College campus
• Start: 8:30 AM Mass Start, following a live National Anthem performance
• Entertainment: Professional National Anthem singer, Live Fife & Drum Corps
• Atmosphere: Patriotic with live music, selfie opportunities, and a vibrant community vibe

Registration Information

Bib & Shirt Pickup

• Race Morning Pickup: Begins at 6:30 AM in Lot 5, includes music and a selfie booth
• Pick Up for Others: You may pick up for others: no ID required

Optional Early Packet Pickup:

• Date: Friday, July 3
• Time: 2:00–5:00 PM
• Location: Manassero Farms at Irvine Valley College (enter off Jeffrey)
• Address: 33 Irvine Valley, Irvine, CA 92618

Race Day Schedule

• 6:30 AM: Race Day Registration & Bib/Shirt Pickup Opens
• 7:00 AM: Live Fife & Drums + Heritage Song Performances
• 8:00 AM: Diaper Dash (50 yards out & back)
• 8:30 AM: 5K MASS START

Food & Refreshments

• Food Options: Specialty coffee drinks, delicious cookies, fresh fruit
• Street Tacos & Tamales: A crowd favorite!
• Food Vouchers: Available for pre-purchase during registration

Registration Includes

• Race Shirt: Custom 4th of July themed (front and back design)
• Finisher Medal: Huge 4-inch custom-cast
• Timing: Chip-timed results with a custom race bib
• Refreshments: Water and fruit at the finish line

Awards

• Overall Awards: Top 3 Male & Female Overall
• Age Group Awards: 5K & 1-Mile (3 deep in 5-year increments)

Strollers

Strollers are welcome! Please stay to the right and use at your own risk. Only registered participants with a bib will receive a finisher medal. Be sure your bib is worn on the front and visible to finish line staff.

Combo Runners

If you are running both the 5K and the 1-Mile:

• Use: Only one bib at a time
• Stash: Your unused bib away from the start/finish mats
• Fun Run: Wear your Fun Run bib if running with kids

Weather

Rain or shine—the event will go on! Celebrate your freedom and fitness this 4th of July.

Parking

• Fee: Irvine Valley College requires a $5 parking fee per vehicle
• Purchase: You can purchase online during registration or pay on race day
• Entry: Entrance allowed only from Jeffrey Road
• Staging: Takes place in the southeast corner of Lot 5

Event Hosting

Hosted by Caren Ware Events and professionally chip-timed by Itz About Time, offering fun, fitness, and community for everybody—and every BODY!

More Information

For more details, visit the official race website: RUN RED WHITE BLUE 5K.