Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run

Event Date: April 26th, 2026

We kick off the Island Race Series with a fundraiser for the Alameda Hospital Foundation.

This race will take place at the Bay Farm Ferry Terminal and feature all the beautiful views, flats course and post race beer, food and music

Event Schedule:

• 4/23 - 4/25/26 ~ Packet pick up: Lauren's Closet 1420 Park St. Alameda. Ca. 10:00am - 5:00pm

• 4/26/26 ~ Race morning registration opens at 6:30am: 215 Adelphian way, Bay Farm Island Alameda Ca. 94502

General Overview:

All of the runs will showcase parts of Alameda point, new parks on the west end of Alameda, the USS Hornet and coastal trails. the course is flat and fast and mostly contained to Alameda Point

there will also be music from DJ Mike, food and and age group winner awards presented by Burneikis law. Come enjoy a fun local race with a community feel, and support a great beneficiary in the Alameda Hospital Foundation.

Race Details

Race times are as follows:

• Half Marathon - 7:45am

• 10K - 08:00am

• 5k - 08:15am

• Family fun run time TBD 9:45am

🏃‍♀️💜 A Movement for Healing, Community, and Hope 💜🏃

Join us on Saturday, May 30th, for Healing Hearts: Walk/Run/MOVE! for Suicide Prevention, a powerful day of movement, community, and collective care benefiting Crisis Support Services of Alameda County. Whether you walk, run, roll, or dance, every action you take supports life-saving suicide prevention services in our community.

🌟 WHAT MAKES HEALING HEARTS SPECIAL?

This is more than just a race—it's a day of healing, joy, and connection for the whole family. After you hit the pavement for our walk/run, stick around for a wellness fair, movement classes, local vendors, delicious food, and a heart-centered program that uplifts the strength of our community.

EVENT DETAILS 📅 Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026

📍 Location: Edoff Bandstand, Lake Merritt

🕘 Start Times:

8:30 AM: Registration & Check-in Opens

9:00 AM: Opening Ceremony with Baba Ruben Drum Performance

9:30 AM: 5K around Lake Merritt starts in 2 waves - Racers and Walkers

9:35 AM: Tai Chi and Qi Gong with Master Sheldon

10:05 AM: Trauma Informed Yoga with Marsha Rosenblatt

10:40 AM: Dance Party and Closing

🎟️ EXTRA FUN – RAFFLE, FOOD, & MERCH

🍽️ Fuel up with delicious eats from local vendors

🎟️ Win big in our raffle with fun prizes

👕 Grab a Healing Hearts T-shirt to wear your support proudly

💡 GO BEYOND THE FINISH LINE – FUND RAISE FOR A CAUSE! 💡

Your impact doesn’t stop at the finish line! Take your support to the next level by fundraising for Crisis Support Services of Alameda County.

🏆 Create your own fundraising page or join a team to rally your family, friends, and colleagues behind this life-saving cause. With just a few clicks, you can:

✅ Set a personal goal

✅ Customize your fundraising page

✅ Invite others to join you

✅ Help expand suicide prevention services in our community

🎉 PLUS, our top fundraisers will receive special prizes as a thank-you for their incredible support! Stay tuned for exciting rewards and friendly competition!

💜 Every dollar raised makes a difference!

Native American Health Center (NAHC) is excited to announce our 25th Running Is My High (RIMH) 5k/10k Fun Run and Walk themed "25 Years in Motion" on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 at the Fairy Land area of Lake Merritt; 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA 94610.

NAHC created Running is My High to engage community from all walks of life in an event promoting physical, mental, and cultural health. Annually, our 5K/10K draws over 400 runners and walkers from across the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. This special event will feature programming that honors Community Health and Native American cultural practices; includes guest speakers; and features outreach tables to connect our community to helpful resources.

Online registration closes on June 5th and costs $30 for adults and $15 for youth, in-person registration on the day of the event (6/6) is $35 for adults and $20 for youth.

We will see you at the starting line!