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6 events in Alameda, California

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find 5k events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

  • 2026 Bay Area 5K & Polar Plunge [p2p.onecause.com] [Register at active.com]

    Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 9:30 AM

    Description

    Join Special Olympics Northern California for the coolest event of the year – the Bay Area 5K and Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. This timed run will take you along the beautiful Alameda beach....

    Join Special Olympics Northern California for the coolest event of the year – the Bay Area 5K and Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. This timed run will take you along the beautiful Alameda beach. Each participant will receive a finisher medal with first through third place awards presented to top finishers in each age category. REGISTER EARLY FOR THE 5K AS FEES INCREASE ON 1/1/2026.

    This event is part of the Bay Area 5K & Polar Plunge event. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume!

    Event details and schedule

    Event Schedule

    8:30a.m. - 5K Registration Open

    9:15a.m. - 5K Opening Ceremony

    9:30a.m. - 5K Run Begins

    10:00a.m. - Plunge Registration Opens

    10:30a.m. - Race Course Cleared

    11:30a.m. - Plunge Opening Ceremony, Costume Judging and Awards

    12 noon - PLUNGE

    There's more!

    Want to do more for Special Olympics? Sign up to also do the Polar Plunge! All registered participants who pay the 5K registration fee AND raise a minimum of $125 will receive a Polar Plunge t-shirt and lunch. Visit PlungeCA.com for details.

    Costumes are strongly encouraged for both the Polar Plunge and the 5K… Dress to Impress!

    Questions? Contact Plunge@sonc.org

    5k Plunge Run

    Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
    8th St., Alameda, California, 94501, United States
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