IRVINE 4th of July-Red, White, & Blue 5k
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IRVINE 4th of July-Red, White, & Blue 5k & 1 Mile
This event takes place on July 4, 2027 at Irvine Valley College, staging in Lot 5 with campus entrance allowed from Jeffrey Road. The course is a flat out-and-back that stays entirely on the college campus.
Distances and options include:
- 5K Run/Walk : 3.1 miles
- 1 Mile
- Zero K collect shirt and medal, spectate or participate later
- Kid’s races 1/2 mile, 1/4 mile, 100 yard Diaper Dash, 200 yards
- 5K & 1 Mile combo receive one shirt and two medals
Included with registration are a custom 4th of July themed shirt, a large custom-cast finisher medal, chip timing, and eligibility for age group and overall awards. Awards are given to top overall finishers and in five-year age divisions up to and including the 85+ category.
Race morning packet pickup is available in Lot 5, and an optional early packet pickup is offered the day before at Manassero Farms on campus. Food and refreshment vendors will offer coffee, cookies, fresh fruit, tacos and tamales. A live National Anthem performance and a six-piece Dixieland band provide music before the races. Parking on campus requires a $5 permit displayed on the dashboard and entry from Jeffrey Road only.
Strollers are permitted at participants’ own risk. Only registered participants wearing visible bibs receive finisher medals. Combo runners must wear the correct bib for each race to ensure accurate timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
