Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 215 Adelphian Way, Alameda, CA
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 12 and Under 1/2 Mile Kids Run · 10K Run / Walk
From the Organizer
General Info - December 5th, 2026
Join us for the annual Midway Shelter winter run. Event takes place at the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal in Alameda on Bay Farm Island and supports a great cause.
The run will take you along the beautiful shoreline of Bay Farm Island and is a flat out and back with views of San Francisco and the Alameda Main Island. the first half is on the Harbor Bay Road with closed lanes for runners and the return is on the trails
The Kids run for 12 and under will be a 1/2 mile course. Kids run will start at 9:45am and will follow a circular loop out and back on the shoreline trail. There is plenty of parking at the Ferry terminal and we will have snacks and drinks when the race is over.
Packet Pick up and Race Schedule:
- December 4th and 5th, 2026: 10:00am - 5:00pm Lauren's Closet 1420 Park St / Alameda, Ca. 94501
- December 6th:
- 7:30am ~ raceday registration opens
8:30am ~ 10k starts
8:45am ~ 5k starts
9:45am ~ kids 1/2 mile run starts
10:00am ~ 5k and 10k awards
- 7:30am ~ raceday registration opens
Midway Shelter provides emergency shelter to homeless women and children and is operated through a partnership with Alameda Homeless Network and Building Futures – learn more about our work by checking out our two websites, below!
Founded in 1989, Midway Shelter of Alameda provides a safe and supportive environment for women and children experiencing homelessness. By pledging any dollar amount, in addition to your registration, you can support the Midway Shelter provide a safe place for women and their children. Your donation is tax deductible as the Alameda Homeless Network operates as a 501(c)3 Tax ID number 94-3078153)
http://midwayshelter.org/donate.htm
www.bfwc.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
59°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
33%
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
- Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 215 Adelphian Way, Alameda, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run?
- Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run is a running race held in Alameda, California on December 5, 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 Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Alameda, California at 215 Adelphian Way, Alameda, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run
Dec 5, 2026