Alameda July 4th Parade R.A.C.E.

Registration is open for our July 4th tradition. Run this flat and fast point to point 5k thru the closed streets of Alameda. We will be starting again at 8:30am to provide ample space between our runners and the Parade that follows. 

We had an amazing 250th celebration and learned a lot. The SHUTTLE service  was a great success and we will be adding more routes in 2027 from the race finish back to the start FREE of charge. 

General Overview: 

The 5K run (3.1 mile) and walk takes you through beautiful Alameda winding thru business and residential streets. This run benefits the Midway Shelter of Alameda and kicks off our historic Island Parade, the longest in the country! Runners start in the Park St Business District and end at the Webster Farmers Market location with completely closed roads and spectators beginning to line up for the Parade that follow at 10:00am

Packet Pick-up:

• 7/1 thru 7/3: Laurens Closet. 1420 Park St, Alameda. Hours 10:00am - 5:00pm  
• 7/4 Race morning registration opens at 7:30am 1440 Park St, Alameda ~ La Penca Restaurant. Corner of Santa Clara

Race Day Details: 

• Start: 1420 Park St. Alameda, ca. 94501
• Packet Pick-up : 7:30am
• Race Start : 8:30am
• Finish: 1526 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501 (Tues/Saturday Farmers Market Location)

This race is BIB timed but we will have no AG awards this year. With a focus on community involvement we have great finisher shirts and customs medals as well as some "run the island" SWAG at the finish

Our expo will have the best of local businesses focused on health and longevity, and of course our Beer Garden sponsored by Faction Brewery. 

If you are traveling via Bart or public transportation please review the schedules below to get you to the race start, and picked up from the race finish. And if you park at the start, don't forget to follow the signs to the Post run Shuttle back to the start: Shuttle will run from 9am - 1pm with priority to runners with BIBS but will be open to all of our community ! 

• Bart Website: https://www.bart.gov/
• AC Transit Site: https://www.actransit.org/