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Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run

  • Date Sat 7th December 2024
  • Location Alameda, California
  • Price $20.00 - $65.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

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Event summary

Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the Midway Shelter Winter Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, at the picturesque Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal in Alameda! This exciting event features three race options: a scenic 5K (3.1 miles) and a challenging 10K (6.2 miles), both winding along the stunning shoreline of Bay Farm Island, where you'll enjoy breathtaking views of San Francisco and Alameda. Young runners can participate in the Kids Run, a delightful 1/2 mile course for children aged 11 and under, starting at 9:45 AM.

Join us for a fantastic community experience while supporting a worthy cause. Proceeds from the event benefit Midway Shelter, which provides vital emergency shelter for homeless women and children. There will be plenty of parking available, along with snacks and drinks post-race, including refreshing beer from Faction Brewery. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to run, walk, and make a difference on December 7th!

Organiser's Description

Join us for another year of the Midway Shelter Winter run and walk. This event takes place this year at the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal in Alameda on Bay Farm Island and supports a great cause. The run will take you along the beautiful shoreline of Bay Farm Island and is a flat out and back with views of San Francisco and the Alameda Main Island.

There is a 5k (3.1 mile) and a longer 10K (6.2 mile) option. Portions of the course will be on Harbor Bay Parkway and the remainder on the asphalt trails.

The Kids run will be a 1/2 mile course open to children 11 and under and will start at 9:45am. Look for the kids run category at registration.

There is plenty of parking at the Ferry terminal and we will have snacks and drinks when the race is over as well as beer from Faction brewery.

EVENT TIMELINE:

* December 6th: 4:30pm-6:30pm ~ Packet Pick-up - Faction Brewery 2501 Monarch st / Alameda point, Alameda 94501

* December 7th:

* 7:30am ~ raceday registration opens
8:30am ~ 10K race starts
* 8:45am ~ 5k race starts
9:45am ~ kids 1/2 mile run starts : dependent on the conclusion of the 5k/10k
9:45am ~ 5k and 10k awards are available

Midway Shelter provides emergency shelter to homeless women and children and is operated through a partnership with Alameda Homeless Network and Building Futures learn more about our work by checking out our two websites, below!

Founded in 1989, MIDWAY SHELTER OF ALAMEDA provides a safe and supportive environment for women and children experiencing homelessness. By pledging any dollar amount, in addition to your registration, you can support the Midway Shelter provide a safe place for women and their children. Your donation is tax deductible as the Alameda Homeless Network operates as a 501(c)3 Tax ID number 94-3078153)

* http://midwayshelter.org/donate.htm
* www.bfwc.org [http://www.bfwc.org]

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 7th December 2024 (8:45AM EST)

    $45.00

    Midway Shelter 5k run walk on the beautiful harbor bay trail
  • 12 and Under 1/2 Mile Kids Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 7th December 2024 (9:45AM EST)

    $20.00

    Kids fun run. each participant will receive a medal, shirt and food similar to the 5k and 10k event
  • 10K Run / Walk

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 7th December 2024 (8:30AM EST)

    $65.00

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Location

215 Adelphian Way, Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal, Alameda, 94502, CA, United States

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