Alameda Island Running Festival
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Alameda Island Running Festival

Alameda, California, United States
Sep 24, 2023
Running

About this race

We are back for another year of racing with our start and end on Alameda Point. The race start and finish will be right outside City Hall West with the Health and Wellness expo presented by Alameda Health Systems on the grass overlooking the port of Oakland As with all of our events, a portion of our registrations will be donated to our Beneficiary Alameda Education Foundation. you can read more about them from our direct links below:
  • Alameda Education Foundation: https://alamedaeducationfoundation.org/
  Race Weekend Packet Pick Up:
  • Thursday and Friday September 17th and 18th : Lauren's Closet 1420 Park St, Alameda, Ca. 94501
    • 10:00am - 6:00pm * we encourage you to get your BIB and shirt early and sleep in race morning! 
  • Saturday 1:00pm - 5:00pm Race Start/Finish Expo 950 West Mall Drive, Alameda, Ca. 94501
  • Sunday: 6:30am - 8:15am Race Start/Finish Expo 950 West Mall Drive, Alameda, Ca. 94501
  Race Events and Schedule: 
  • Saturday: 
    • Hella Bae Running 5k and 1 Mile Shake-out run presented by Skechers : 1:00pm
    • Yoga on the grass presented by Breathing Room Studio
  • Sunday 
    • Half Marathon: 7:30am
    • 10K: 8:00am 
    • 5k Presented by Penumbra: 8:15am
    • Family Fun Run: 10:00am
  Race Timing and Restrictions:
the Island Running Festival is a chip-timed event.  Participants can run, jog or walk the entire course.  Jogging strollers are permitted but are asked to start in the back of the pack.  Wheelchair athletes are permitted but due to safety concerns and street closure restrictions cannot travel faster than the fastest runner.   No bikes, scooters, skateboards or other wheeled vehicles are allowed. Dogs are not allowed on our race courses.  We love dogs, but there are those who are not so comfortable around them and there are also dogs that are uncomfortable around hundreds of other people, therefore NO DOGS ALLOWED on the course or at the finish line.

We will provide bike parking for those of you that prefer to bike to the event. See the race website for more details. 

Medical and Water Stops:
We will have a dedicated paramedics team on site and available to help assess your race day medical needs and administer acute first aid when necessary. A medical station will be located near the finish line and team members will be roaming the course. 
Water Stops: see maps page for more info
  • Half: Mile 2, 5.5 & 11
  • 10k: Mile 2, 5.5
  • 5k: Mile  2 & 2.5 
  Volunteers: We can always use volunteers and it takes the support or our community and friends to make these events successful. if you are interested in learning more visit our website and volunteer support page or reach out to info@outfrontendurance.com   

Join fellow runners on September 24, 2023 for the Alameda Island Running Festival. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Alameda.

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Running

Island Half Marathon

This years Half Marathon will consist of two loops almost entirely on Alameda Point. The run will incorporate stunning views of the SF skyline as well as the beach shoreline and the USS Hornet. There has been a transformation on Alameda Point over the last three years and we hope to showcase that with adding elements of the new Ferry Park trail and opening of Atlantic avenue as well as short out and backs along the USS Hornet and SF shoreline. there will be 3 aid stations and music along the course, and utilizing the two loop format will allow for better spectator access and allow us to crate a safe runner experience by limiting the amount of street crossings. All runners will receive a t-shirt and medal for participating

Sep 24, 2023 Half-Marathon 7:30 AM
$95.00
Closed

Island 10K Run

The 10K course will be a single loop on the Half course. It will include the same beautiful views, new trails and aid stations as the Half. All runners will receive a t-shirt and medal for participating

Sep 24, 2023 10K 8:00 AM
$60.00
Closed

Island 5k Run / Walk presented by Penumbra

The 5k is a 3.1 mile run circling some of the best parts of the Alameda Point and recently opened trails. All runners will receive a t-shirt and medal for participating

Sep 24, 2023 5K 8:15 AM
$45.00
Closed

About Alameda

Alameda Island Running Festival takes place in Alameda, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.

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