IRVINE 4th of July-Red, White, & Blue 5k
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Event overview
The IRVINE 4th of July - Red, White, & Blue event is scheduled for July 4, 2026 at Irvine Valley College, Lot 5 (5500 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA). The event offers multiple race options on a flat, out-and-back course located entirely on campus. The program includes live National Anthem performances and a Fife & Drum Corps, music, and on-site vendors. Registrations include a custom themed race shirt, a large finisher medal, chip-timed results with a custom bib, water and fruit at the finish, and eligibility for age-group and overall awards. The event is hosted by Caren Ware Events and professionally chip-timed by Itz About Time.
Distances
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile
- Zero K (collect shirt and medal on site)
- Diaper Dash - 100 yards / Kid's 200 yards
- 5K & 1 Mile combo (one shirt, two medals, two bibs)
Location and logistics
Bib and shirt pickup is available on race morning in Lot 5, with an optional early packet pickup the day before at Manassero Farms on the Irvine Valley College campus. Parking requires a $5 fee per vehicle; entrance to the event is allowed only from Jeffrey Road and parking passes should be displayed on the dashboard. Strollers are permitted but must stay to the right and are used at the participant's risk; only registered participants with a visible bib receive finisher medals. Combo runners should use one bib at a time and keep the unused bib away from timing mats to avoid timing issues. Food vendors will offer coffee, cookies, fruit, tacos, and tamales; food vouchers are available as an add-on. Weather policy: the event proceeds rain or shine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
