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

🇺🇸 Alameda July 4th Parade R.A.C.E.

Come out for our July 4th tradition and 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.

🏃‍♂️ 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.

🎟️ Packet Pick-up

• Dates: 7/1 thru 7/3: Laurens Closet. 1420 Park St, Alameda. Hours 10:00am - 5:00pm
• Race Morning Registration: 7/4 Race morning registration opens at 7:30am 1440 Park St, Alameda ~ La Pena corner of Santa Clara (New Location)

📅 Race Day Details

• Start Location: 1420 Park St. Alameda, CA 94501
• Packet Pick-up: 7:30am
• Race Start: 8:30am
• Finish Line: 1526 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501 (across from Tapout Fitness)

🚌 Transportation Options

We will have shuttle service in 2026 to get runners back to the start. We have made strides towards this for a couple of years and we finally have it lined up for this year.

🌐 Public Transportation

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.

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

For more information about the race, visit: Race Information