So Cals 4th of July RED, WHITE, & BLUE 5k & 1 Mile

Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 8:30 AM
Irvine Valley College Lot 5
5500 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618
(Entrance off Jeffrey. All other campus entrances will be closed.)


Flat and fast out-and-back course entirely on the Irvine Valley College campus
8:30 AM Mass Start, following a live National Anthem performance
PROFESSIONAL NATIONAL ANTHEM SINGER will kick off the race
LIVE 6 PIECE DIXIELAND BAND will entertain before the race and be available for fun photo ops. Also will be playing Americana classics!
PATRIOTIC ATMOSPHERE with live music, great selfie moments, and a vibrant community vibe
Bring your best FREEDOM energy and come ready to race, run, jog, or walk this healthy, high-spirited way to start your 4TH OF JULY
Custom shirts, huge finisher medals, chip timing, and age group awards


BIB & SHIRT PICKUP
Race Morning Pickup:
Begins at 6:30 AM in Lot 5
Includes music, a selfie booth, and the awards area
You may pick up for others; no ID required

Optional Early Packet Pickup:
Friday, July 3 | 200 PM
Location: Manassero Farms at Irvine Valley College (enter off Jeffrey)
33 Irvine Valley, Irvine, CA 92618

RACE DAY SCHEDULE
6:30 AM Race Day Registration & Bib/Shirt Pickup Opens
7:00 AM Live Dixieland Band + Heritage Song Performance
8:00 AM Kids race heats
8:05 AM 1-Mile ( You can also register to run both 5k and re-register to run the 1 mile 2 bibs. 2 Medals. 1 shirt. )
8:15 AM Opening Ceremony + Born in the USA Singalong & Warm-Up
8:30 AM 5K MASS START
9:15 AM Overall Winners Announced
9:30 AM Age Division Awards Begin



FOOD & REFRESHMENTS
Bring cash for fun food options at the finish line! Here's what to expect:

Specialty coffee drinks from a local coffee vendor
Delicious cookies from Galletinas
Fresh fruit to refresh post-race
Our FAMOUS Street Tacos and Tamalesa crowd favorite!
You can pre-purchase food vouchers as an add-on during registration.


WHATS INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION
Custom 4th of July themed race shirt (front and back design)
Huge 4-inch custom-cast finisher medal
Chip-timed results with a custom race bib
Water and fruit at the finish line
Eligibility for age group and overall awards

AWARDS
Top 3 Male & Female Overall
5K & 1-Mile Age Group Awards (3 deep in 5-year increments):
110, 1114, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549, 5054, 5559, 6064, 6569, 7074, 7579, 8084, 85+

STROLLERS
Strollers are welcome! Please stay to the right and use at your own risk. Only registered participants with a bib will receive a finisher medal. Be sure your bib is worn on the front and visible to finish line staff.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR COMBO RUNNERS (5K + 1-MILE)
If you are running both the 5K and the 1-Mile:

Use the correct race bib only at each race start.
Stash your unused bib away from the start/finish mats
If doing the 1-Mile Fun Run with your kids, wear your Fun Run bib and leave your 5K bib at the first aid/water station tent near the finish line
Following these steps helps avoid timing issues and ensures your results are accurate. Thank you!

WEATHER
Rain or shinethe event will go on! Celebrate your freedom and fitness this 4th of July.


PARKING
Irvine Valley College requires a $5 parking fee per vehicle
You can purchase online during registration or pay on race day
Display your parking pass on the driver's side dashboard
Entrance allowed only from Jeffrey Road (Irvine Center Dr. entrance will be closed for the course)
Race staging takes place in the southeast corner of Lot 5, between the Manassero Farm Stand and the two-story Performing Arts building. We are the only event on campus that day.


HOSTED BY CAREN WARE EVENTS
Professionally chip-timed by Itz About Time
Offering fun, fitness, and community for everybodyand every BODY!