Alysia Montaño's Surprise Birthday 1 Mile Race

🤫 SHHH! IT’S A SURPRISE!

You are invited to a birthday celebration unlike any other. To celebrate Alysia turning 40, we are taking over the historic Edwards Stadium at UC Berkeley for a one-mile track event!

Whether you’re looking to set a new Personal Best or just want a fun, nostalgic jog on a legendary track, this event is for you. We’re hosting a series of seeded heats so you’ll be running alongside people at your own pace.

official Strava event link: https://strava.app.link/hjLaRjk9V1b

The Details:

Distance: 1 Mile (4 laps of glory).
The Clock: We will have an official timer on-site to capture your results.
The Heats: Heats will be organized by your projected finish time. From elite speedsters to casual walkers, everyone has a place on the start line.
The Price: Entry is $19.86—a tribute to the year the guest of honor was born.
The Cap: Registration is strictly limited to the first 600 runners.

Event Time: Alysia will be brought into the stadium at 3pm! 

Bib checkin starts at 2pm and then we will hide in the stands.

Enter the track stadium on the corner of Fulton and Bancroft.

⚠️ THE GOLDEN RULE: > This is a SURPRISE PARTY. Please DO NOT post this link or any mention of this event on social media (Instagram, Facebook, X, etc.). We want Alysia to be completely shocked when she walks into the stadium. Only share this link via direct text or email with friends, family, and colleagues you know would love to join us.

Join fellow runners on May 2, 2026 for the Alysia Montaño's Surprise Birthday 1 Mile Race. It's a fantastic 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Berkeley.