Albany Move'n'Groove
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Albany Move'n'Groove 2026 : Albany, CA
This event combines a looped 5K course that circles Memorial Park and Albany High School with live music from multiple bands positioned around the course during the races. The course uses the neighborhood streets and is closed to traffic and free of parked cars for the event.
Distances include:
- 5K, six loops around Memorial Park and Albany High School
- 5K Stroller, human-powered single or double child strollers allowed
- 5K Para Athlete, athlete-propelled wheelchairs welcome
- 0.5 Miles, kids 10 and under, one loop
The kids race takes place before the 5K; the 5K fields are released in pace-appropriate waves and participants are responsible for tracking their own lap count. Strollers and para athletes join runners and walkers in their pace-appropriate waves. Wheelchairs should be road-worthy and propelled by the athlete; if someone must push, the stroller entry is the appropriate option.
The course is nearly flat, not USATF certified, and is reported to measure slightly longer than a true 5K (about 5.25K by GPS). Chip timing is used for results. Pavement is generally in good condition but roads have slight camber near the sides, so running or walking toward the center can reduce knee or ankle strain.
Registration is required only for those competing in the 5K or kids race. Registration opens January 31 and online registration closes May 28. Fees and key dates: kids $5 through April 30 then $10; 5K early bird Feb 1–28 $10; 5K regular Mar 1–Apr 30 $15; 5K late May 1–28 $20. Packet pickup is on the Saturday before the event at Road Runner Sports in Berkeley. T-shirts are available separately through April 30 for $15, with a limited number available at packet pickup or the event. Free training sessions are scheduled for May 11 and May 18. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
