Island Running Festival
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Alameda Island Running Festival : Overview
The Alameda Island Running Festival is scheduled for September 20, 2026, in Alameda, California. All races start and finish at Faction Brewery, 2501 Monarch St, Alameda Point. The event is chip-timed and includes a Health and Wellness expo presented by Alameda Health Systems inside the old hangar. A portion of registration fees is donated to the Alameda Education Foundation. Every participant receives a custom T-shirt, a race bib, a finisher medal, and food and drink at the finish. An athlete guide will be posted about one week before the event.
Distances
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K Run / Walk (presented by Penumbra)
- 1 Mile Family Fun Run
Logistics and course
Packet pick-up is available the days before the race at Lauren's Closet, 1420 Park St, and at the race weekend expo at the venue. The half marathon course is a modified route with two flat loops due to city construction; courses include coastal views and local landmarks. Water stops are located as follows: Half - miles 2, 5.5 and 11; 10K - miles 2 and 5.5; 5K - miles 2 and 2.5. A paramedics team and a medical station near the finish will provide on-site medical support.
Jogging strollers are permitted (start at back). Wheelchair athletes are permitted but must not travel faster than the fastest runner. No bikes, scooters, skateboards, or dogs are allowed on the course. Bike parking is available at the venue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
