Irvine Valley College 5500 Irvine Center Dr. Irvine , Ca. 92618, IRVINE CA
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
🏃♂️ Race Information
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, 5500 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618
- Note: Entrance off Jeffrey. All other campus entrances will be closed.
🎶 Pre-Race Festivities
- Course: Flat and fast out-and-back course entirely on the Irvine Valley College campus
- National Anthem: Professional singer to kick off the race
- Entertainment: Live Fife &: Drum Corps for performances and photo ops
- Community Vibe: Bring your best FREEDOM energy!
📅 Schedule
- 6:30 AM: Race Day Registration &: Bib/Shirt Pickup Opens
- 7:00 AM: Live Fife &: Drums + Heritage Song Performances
- 8:30 AM: 5K MASS START
- 9:30 AM: Age Division Awards Begin
🏅 Awards
- Overall Awards: Top 3 Male &: Female Overall
- Age Group Awards: 3 deep in 5-year increments
- Categories: Ranging from 1-10 up to 85+
- Medals: All finishers receive a medal
🍔 Food & Refreshments
- Vendors: Specialty coffee drinks, delicious cookies, and fresh fruit
- Favorites: FAMOUS Street Tacos and Tamales
- Payment: Bring cash for food options at the finish line
- Vouchers: Pre-purchase food vouchers during registration
📦 Bib & Shirt Pickup
- Race Morning Pickup: Begins at 6:30 AM in Lot 5
- Early Packet Pickup: Friday, July 3 | 2:00–5:00 PM
- Location: Manassero Farms at Irvine Valley College
- Notes: You may pick up for others: no ID required
🚙 Parking
- Fee: $5 parking fee per vehicle
- Purchase: Online during registration or pay on race day
- Display: Your parking pass on the driver’s side dashboard
- Entrance: Allowed only from Jeffrey Road
☀️ Weather
Rain or shine—the event will go on! Celebrate your freedom and fitness this 4th of July.
📜 Important Notes
- Combo Runners: Use only one bib at a time
- Strollers: Welcome, but please stay to the right
- Safety: Registered participants only will receive a finisher medal
- Timing: Follow guidelines to avoid timing issues
🔗 Links
Click here to LOOK UP your bib number that you got assigned: https://runsignup.com/Race/FindARunner/?raceId=60114
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