Freedom Run 2026

Come be part of history on our 250th birthday and join the Golden Gate Bridge Half 13.1, 10k, 5k race. Enjoy beautiful views of San Francisco and Alcatraz. Take in the smells of the Bay inclucing the salt ocean water mist of the bay, the sour dough of Pier 39, and the chocolate smells of Ghirardelli's. Bring a friend to transverse the Historical monument as we all celebrate our nations 250th! Don't wait. Registration fills up fast. Don't miss an opportunity of a life time. All finishers get a classic deluxe long sleeve full colar dry release Race T-shirt.

Event details and schedule

Plenty of parking at Pier 39 garages, street parking. Race starts propertly at 8 am between two red traffic cone heads north huging the bay, and slight incline to get on to the golden gate bridge. There will be orange route arrows in the street/side walks, elevated directional signs and mile makers for the Half 13.1. There will be 5k and 10k turn around cones and elevated signs. Gel/GU, water, Gatorade, first aid every 3 miles. You can do it! Good Luck! Star bucks gift cards 1st male and 1st female in each event. Must wear bib on front torso. The race is chip times USATF sanctioned event. All finishers get a classic forged race medallion.

We are back for another year of racing with our start and end at Faction Brewery. The race start and finish will be right outside, and the Health and Wellness expo presented by Alameda Health Systems will be inside the old hanger.

As with all of our events, a portion of our registrations will be donated to our Beneficiary Alameda Education Foundation. you can read more about them from our direct links below:

• Alameda Education Foundation: https://alamedaeducationfoundation.org/

Race Weekend Packet Pick Up:

• Thursday and Friday September 17th and 18th : Lauren's Closet 1420 Park St, Alameda, Ca. 94501

• 10:00am - 6:00pm * we encourage you to get your BIB and shirt early and sleep in race morning!

• Saturday 1:00pm - 5:00pm Race Start/Finish Expo 2501 Monarch St, Alameda Point - Faction Brewery

• Sunday: 6:30am - 8:15am Race Start/Finish Expo 2501 Monarch St. Alameda Point - Faction Brewery

Race Events and Schedule:

• Saturday:

• Hella Bae Running 5k and 1 Mile Shake-out run presented by Skechers : 1:00pm

• Yoga in the Hanger presented by Breathing Room Studio

• Sunday

• Half Marathon: 7:30am

• 10K: 8:00am

• 5k Presented by Penumbra: 8:15am

• Family Fun Run: 10:00am

Race Timing and Restrictions:

the Island Running Festival is a chip-timed event. Participants can run, jog or walk the entire course.

Jogging strollers are permitted but are asked to start in the back of the pack. Wheelchair athletes are permitted but due to safety concerns and street closure restrictions cannot travel faster than the fastest runner. No bikes, scooters, skateboards or other wheeled vehicles are allowed. Dogs are not allowed on our race courses. We love dogs, but there are those who are not so comfortable around them and there are also dogs that are uncomfortable around hundreds of other people, therefore NO DOGS ALLOWED on the course or at the finish line.

We will provide bike parking for those of you that prefer to bike to the event. See the race website for more details.

Medical and Water Stops:

We will have a dedicated paramedics team on site and available to help assess your race day medical needs and administer acute first aid when necessary. A medical station will be located near the finish line and team members will be roaming the course.

Water Stops: see maps page for more info

• Half: Mile 2, 5.5 & 11

• 10k: Mile 2, 5.5

• 5k: Mile 2 & 2.5

Volunteers:

We can always use volunteers and it takes the support or our community and friends to make these events successful. if you are interested in learning more visit our website and volunteer support page or reach out to [email protected]