Friday, Jul 4, 2025 at 6:30am
Flat and fast out-and-back course entirely on the Irvine Valley College campus
8:30 AM Mass Start, following a live National Anthem performance
Professional National Anthem singer will kick off the race
Live Fife & Drum Corps will entertain before the race and be available for fun photo ops
(Insider tip: ask them about their running times—they're cross-country athletes under those uniforms, adding authentic talent to this historical tribute!)
Patriotic atmosphere with live music, great selfie moments, and a vibrant community vibe
Bring your best FREEDOM energy and come ready to race, run, jog, or walk this healthy, high-spirited way to start your 4th of July
Custom shirts, huge finisher medals, chip timing, and age group awards
Race Day Schedule
6:30 AM– Race Day Registration & Bib/Shirt Pickup Opens
7:00 AM– Live Fife & Drums + Heritage Song Performances
8:00 AM – Diaper Dash (50 yards out & back)
8:05 AM – 1-Mile Fun Run (Can run with kids or as part of the combo option)
8:15 AM – Opening Ceremony + “Born in the USA” Singalong & Warm-Up
8:30 AM – 5K MASS START
9:15 AM – Overall Winners Announced
9:30 AM – Age Division Awards Begin
Awards
Top 3 Male & Female Overall
5K & 1-Mile Age Group Awards (3 deep in 5-year increments):
1–10, 11–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80–84, 85+
Location: Irvine Valley College – Lot 5
5500 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618
(Entrance off Jeffrey. All other campus entrances will be closed.)
Cost:
5K Run/Walk - $44
1 Mile - $38.60
Zero K - (Join us at the run site. Cheer for the rest!) - $44
Diaper Dash 100 yards/ Kid's 200 yards - $28
5k & 1 Mile (COMBO race) Get one shirt/2 medals 2 bibs - $61.60
