Alameda Island Running Festival

  • Date Sun 20th September 2026
  • Time 7:30AM PDT
  • Location Alameda, California
  • Price $27.50 - $117.60
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for the Alameda Island Running Festival on Sunday, September 20, 2026! This vibrant event will take place at Alameda Point, with the start and finish line conveniently located right outside City Hall West. Participants can look forward to an exciting lineup of race distances, including a Half Marathon at 7:30 AM, a 10K at 8:00 AM, and a 5K presented by Penumbra starting at 8:15 AM. Families can also join in the fun with a Family Fun Run at 10:00 AM.

As part of this year's festivities, the Health and Wellness Expo, presented by Alameda Health Systems, will be held on the beautiful grass overlooking the Port of Oakland. Not only will attendees enjoy a day filled with health and fitness, but a portion of the registration fees will also support the Alameda Education Foundation, promoting community engagement and education. Whether you run, jog, or walk, the Alameda Island Running Festival promises a fantastic atmosphere for all participants and spectators alike!

Organiser's Description

WE ARE BACK FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF RACING WITH OUR START AND END ON ALAMEDA POINT. THE RACE START AND FINISH WILL BE RIGHT OUTSIDEC CITY HALL WEST WITH THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO PRESENTED BY ALAMEDA HEALTH SYSTEMS ON THE GRASS OVERLOOKING THE PORT OF OAKLAND

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/ [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 950 WEST MALL DRIVE, ALAMEDA, CA. 94501

*

SUNDAY: 6:30AM - 8:15AM RACE START/FINISH EXPO 950 WEST MALL DRIVE, ALAMEDA, CA. 94501



RACE EVENTS AND SCHEDULE:

*

SATURDAY:

*

HELLA BAE RUNNING 5K AND 1 MILE SHAKE-OUT RUN PRESENTED BY SKECHERS : 1:00PM

*

YOGA ON THE GRASS 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 INFO@OUTFRONTENDURANCE.COM

Races

  • Island Half Marathon

    Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (7:30AM PDT)

    $117.60

    The course is back to a single loop with a long out and back along shoreline drive. There are some unique Alameda landmarks around the course and it will be a flat and fast course All runner will receive a quality t-shirt, medal and post event food, beer and refreshments
  • Island 10K Run

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (8:00AM PDT)

    $75.20

    The 10K course will be a single loop that will include beautiful views, new trails and aid stations on Alameda point. All runner will receive a quality t-shirt, medal and post event food, beer and refreshments
  • Island 5k Run / Walk Presented by Penumbra

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (8:15AM PDT)

    $54.00

    The 5k is a 3.1 mile run circling some of the best parts of the Alameda Point and recently opened trails. All runner will receive a quality t-shirt, medal and post event food, beer and refreshments
  • 1 Mile Family Fun Run

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (10:00AM PDT)

    $27.50

    We are bringing back our family fun run for 2026. Bring the little kiddo's or your group of friends and run/walk the 1 mile loop. Everyone gets a finisher medal, shirt and post run food

Reviews

Done this event?

First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.

Add a review

Location

950 West Mall Drive, Alameda, 94501, CA, United States

Who's In

See who else is doing this event

Be the first

No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?

More from findarace.com

You might like

Sep 20, 2026

$27.50 - $117.60