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

Date:
Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Location:
5500 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, California
92618
United States
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Links:
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Tags:
1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk

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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!

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