9th Annual BRAVE Race 2026

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

High School: We also welcome our high school runners! Our high school students will be running a 2 mile race.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/24/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

High School

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

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Great Donut Run

Sunday, May 17, 2024

Irvine Valley College

Welcome back Donuteers! We are so excited to bring the Great Donut Run back in person with more donuts then ever before! If you haven't registered yet then donut hesitate and sign up today! We've got an easy breezy 1 miler at 7:30 the 5k run/walk at 8:00am. Both races are open to all ages and abilities. Take all the time you need to finish. This is not a timed event. We've got yummy donut holes at the halfway point on the 5k to keep you carbed up along the way. We also have the Donut Double Dare if you want to run the 1 mile and 5k back to back! Double the fun Double the donuts! For all the kiddies looking to earn their own race bling we start their races at 9:15. We have several distances from 50 yards to half a mile, based on ages from zero (yes, under 1 year old! ) to 12 yrs old. It's never too early to start dashing for donuts! Whatever race you choose, you're donuts will be safely waiting for you! We've also got gorgeous big bling finishers medals that you'll love!

The race starts and finishes in the same location at Irvine Valley College. The course is walker and stroller friendly. It's all flat and fast and this is a non timed, family fun run. This is a great way for first timers to get out and enjoy a race without any pressure or timelines! Get your donut friendly gear on and win one of many costume awards! We can't wait to see you!

Online Registration closes on May 13th. If you miss the deadline you can register at Packet Pick up at Road Runner Sports in Laguna Hills on Saturday, May 16th. We'll be there from 12-4pm or you can register on race day but please come early!

More info on www.GreatDonutRun.com

Join us on Memorial Day to celebrate all of the great Americans and their families and supporters who have earned the right to be honored and cherished on Memorial Day each year. The event will have three timed-races on May 26, 2025. The Half Marathon is on a picturesque and challenging course that showcases the beauty of Laguna Hills and the surrounding cities. The 5k and 10k runs will tour the streets of Laguna Hills, and offers a distance and challenge for runners of all ages and abilities. Children can be a part of the event by registering for the Kids Run.

*** ALL RACES START AT 7 AM ***

A Ladera Ranch tradition - The Freedom Run on the Ranch is happy to invite you to run in the kids Firecracker 1k or our 5k and 10k runs. The event provides our community the ability to support local charities through the race registration proceeds and sponsorship opportunities. We encourage all to enjoy this great opportunity to celebrate our national holiday and have a little fun while running the streets of your community. We will have several festivities to support the runners and non-participants at the event with a breakfast and sponsor vendor area during the morning event. Please help us celebrate the 4th of July festivities and raise awareness and much needed support to the charities. Remember price increases on June 22nd. Also help support our charities by purchasing breakfast from participating local restaurants. All proceeds benefit the charities.

Packet Pickup - TBD

Race Day Calendar:

6:00 am Race Registration opens

7:00 am - 10k run starts

8:30 am - 5k run starts

8:00 am - XclusiveTaqueria Moderna Pancake breakfast begins

9:45 am - Kids 1k run starts

11:00 am - Event ends

Click here to LOOK UP your bib number that you got assigned

https://runsignup.com/Race/FindARunner/?raceId=60114

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

Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 8:30 AM

Irvine Valley College – Lot 5

5500 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618

(Entrance off Jeffrey. All other campus entrances will be closed.)

Flat and fast out-and-back course entirely on the Irvine Valley College campus

8:30 AM Mass Start, following a live National Anthem performance

Professional National Anthem singer will kick off the race

Live Fife & Drum Corps will entertain before the race and be available for fun photo ops

(Insider tip: ask them about their running times—they're cross-country athletes under those uniforms, adding authentic talent to this historical tribute!)

Patriotic atmosphere with live music, great selfie moments, and a vibrant community vibe

Bring your best FREEDOM energy and come ready to race, run, jog, or walk this healthy, high-spirited way to start your 4th of July

Custom shirts, huge finisher medals, chip timing, and age group awards

Bib & Shirt Pickup

Race Morning Pickup:

Begins at 6:30 AM in Lot 5

– Includes music, a selfie booth, and the awards area

– You may pick up for others; no ID required

Optional Early Packet Pickup:

Friday, July 3 | 2:00–5:00 PM

Location: Manassero Farms at Irvine Valley College (enter off Jeffrey)

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)

8:05 AM – 1-Mile Fun Run (Can run with kids or as part of the combo option)

8:15 AM – Opening Ceremony + “Born in the USA” Singalong & Warm-Up

8:30 AM – 5K MASS START

9:15 AM – Overall Winners Announced

9:30 AM – Age Division Awards Begin

Food & Refreshments

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

Specialty coffee drinks from a local coffee vendor

Delicious cookies from Galletina’s

Fresh fruit to refresh post-race

Our FAMOUS Street Tacos and Tamales—a crowd favorite!

You can pre-purchase food vouchers as an add-on during registration.

🎖 What’s Included with Registration🎖

Custom 4th of July themed race shirt (front and back design)

Huge 4-inch custom-cast finisher medal

Chip-timed results with a custom race bib

Water and fruit at the finish line

Eligibility for age group and overall awards

🏆Awards

Top 3 Male & Female Overall

5K & 1-Mile Age Group Awards (3 deep in 5-year increments):

1–10, 11–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80–84, 85+

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.

Important Note for Combo Runners (5K + 1-Mile)

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

If doing the 1-Mile Fun Run with your kids, wear your Fun Run bib and leave your 5K bib at the first aid/water station tent near the finish line

Following these steps helps avoid timing issues and ensures your results are accurate. Thank you!

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

You can 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 (Irvine Center Dr. entrance will be closed for the course)

Race staging takes place in the southeast corner of Lot 5, between the Manassero Farm Stand and the two-story Performing Arts building. We are the only event on campus that day.

Hosted by Caren Ware Events

Professionally chip-timed by Itz About Time

Offering fun, fitness, and community for everybody—and every BODY!