Alameda July 4th Parade R.A.C.E.
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 1420 Park St., Alameda, CA
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Come out for our July 4th tradition and run this flat and fast point to point 5k thru the closed streets of Alameda. We will be starting again at 8:30am to provide ample space between our runners and the Parade that follows.
General Overview:
The 5K run (3.1 mile) and walk takes you through beautiful Alameda winding thru business and residential streets. This run benefits the Midway Shelter of Alameda.
Packet Pick-up:
- 7/1 thru 7/3: Laurens Closet. 1420 Park St, Alameda. Hours 10:00am - 5:00pm
- 7/4 Race morning registration opens at 7:30am 1440 Park St, Alameda ~ La Pena corner of Santa Clara (New Location)
Race Day Details:
- Start: 1420 Park St. Alameda, ca. 94501
- Packet Pick-up : 7:30am
- Race Start : 8:30am
- Finish: 1526 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501 (across from Tapout Fitness)
We will have shuttle service in 2026 to get runners back to the start. We have made strides towards this for a couple years and we finally have it lined up for this year.
If you are traveling via Bart or public transportation please review the schedules below to get you to the race start, and picked up from the race finish.
- Bart Website: https://www.bart.gov/
- AC Transit Site: https://www.actransit.org/
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
72°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
2%
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.
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- Race
- Alameda July 4th Parade R.A.C.E.
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 1420 Park St., Alameda, CA
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Alameda July 4th Parade R.A.C.E.?
- Alameda July 4th Parade R.A.C.E. is a running race held in Alameda, California on July 4, 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 July 4th Parade R.A.C.E.?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Alameda, California at 1420 Park St., Alameda, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Alameda July 4th Parade R.A.C.E.?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Alameda July 4th Parade R.A.C.E.
Jul 4, 2026