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

🎉 Race Overview

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

• Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
• 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.)

🏃‍♂️ Course Details

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: Live Fife &: Drum Corps will entertain before the race and be available for fun photo ops.
• Atmosphere: Patriotic atmosphere with live music, great selfie moments, and a vibrant community vibe.
• Participation: Bring your best FREEDOM energy and come ready to race, run, jog, or walk.

📅 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

Bring cash for fun food options at the finish line! Here’s what to expect:

• Drinks: Specialty coffee drinks from a local coffee vendor.
• Snacks: Delicious cookies from Galletina’s.
• Freshness: Fresh fruit to refresh post-race.
• Favorites: Our FAMOUS Street Tacos and Tamales—a crowd favorite!

🎽 What’s Included with Registration

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

🏆 Awards

• Top Awards: Top 3 Male &: Female Overall.
• Age Group Awards: 5K &: 1-Mile Age Group Awards (3 deep in 5-year increments).
• Divisions: Age divisions from 1-10 to 85+.

🍼 Stroller Information

Strollers are welcome! Please stay to the right and use at your own risk.

• Registration: Only registered participants with a bib will receive a finisher medal.
• Visibility: Be sure your bib is worn on the front and visible to finish line staff.

🌦️ Weather

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

🚗 Parking

Irvine Valley College requires a $5 parking fee per vehicle.

• Payment: You can purchase online during registration or pay on race day.
• Display: Display your parking pass on the driver's side dashboard.
• Entrance: Entrance allowed only from Jeffrey Road (Irvine Center Dr. entrance will be closed for the course).

📅 Additional Information

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

For more details, visit the race website.