Island Running Festival
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Alameda Island Running Festival
The Alameda Island Running Festival takes place April 17-18, 2027 at Alameda Point with the post-event Expo and beer garden held at Faction Brewery, 2501 Monarch St, Alameda, CA.
The weekend includes multiple timed running events and a yoga clinic:
- Half Marathon: 13.1 Miles, planned single loop including shoreline trails.
- 10K Run: 6.2 Miles, single loop with views, new trails and aid stations on Alameda Point.
- 5K Run/Walk: 3.1 Miles, loop on recently opened Alameda Point trails; includes shirt, medal and post-event food and beer.
- 5 Mile Run: 5 Miles, single loop showcasing Alameda Point and the historic taxiway.
- 1 Mile Family Fun Run: 1 Mile, family loop with finisher medal, shirt and post-run food.
- Yoga clinic: a free 30-minute stretch session on the grass.
The festival is chip timed. Participants may run, jog or walk. Jogging strollers may start at the back of the pack. Wheelchair athletes are permitted but must not travel faster than the fastest runner due to safety and street closure limits. No bikes, scooters, skateboards or dogs are allowed on the course. Bike parking will be available.
A medical team and a medical station will be on site, and team members will patrol the course. Water stops are planned as follows: Half Marathon at miles 2, 5.5 and 11; 10K at miles 2 and 5.5; 5K at miles 2 and 2.5.
Packet pick up is available April 15-16 at Lauren's Closet, 1420 Park St, Alameda, and on the event weekend at Faction Brewery.
A portion of proceeds will benefit the Alameda Hospital Foundation and the Alameda Education Foundation. A Health and Wellness Expo is presented by Alameda Health Systems. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
