Alameda Island Running Festival
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Location
- 950 West Mall Drive, Alameda, CA
- Distance
- Island Half Marathon · Island 10K Run · Island 5k Run / Walk presented by Penumbra & more
From the Organizer
We are back for another year of racing with our start and end on Alameda Point. The race start and finish will be back at City Hall west with the Health and Wellness expo presented by Alameda Health Systems on the grass area
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:
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Alameda Education Foundation: https://alamedaeducationfoundation.org/
Race Weekend Packet Pick Up:
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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!
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Saturday 1:00pm - 5:00pm Race Start/Finish Expo 950 West Mall, Alameda, ca 94501
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Sunday: 6:30am - 8:15am Race Start/Finish Expo 950 West Mall, Alameda, Ca. 94501
Race Events and Schedule:
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Saturday:
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Hella Bae Running 5k and 1 Mile Shake-out run presented by Skechers : 1:00pm
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Yoga on the grass presented by Breathing Room Studio
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Sunday
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Half Marathon: 7:30am
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10K: 8:00am
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5k Presented by Penumbra: 8:15am
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Family Fun Run: 10:00am
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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
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Half: Mile 2, 5.5 & 11
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10k: Mile 2, 5.5
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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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
6%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oakland Metro Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Alameda, CA
Population
76,876
as of 2023
Elevation
2 ft
Nearest Airport
OAK
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Days to train
- Race
- Alameda Island Running Festival
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Location
- 950 West Mall Drive, Alameda, CA
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Alameda Island Running Festival?
- Alameda Island Running Festival is a running race held in Alameda, California on September 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Alameda Island Running Festival?
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Alameda, California at 950 West Mall Drive, Alameda, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Alameda Island Running Festival?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Alameda Island Running Festival
Sep 20, 2026