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6 events in Alameda, California

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6 events in Alameda
  • 2026 Bay Area 5K & Polar Plunge
    Special Olympics Northern California · 8th St., Alameda, California, 94501, United States
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    Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 9:30 AM

    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 [email protected]

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  • Island Spring 5k & 10K
    215 Adelphian Way, Alameda, California, 94502, United States
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    Sun, Apr 26, 2026 at 7:30 AM

    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

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