About the R.A.C.E.
The R.A.C.E. is a five kilometer (3.1 mile) run and walk through Alameda starting at 9:45AM just before the 4th of July Parade.
The course starts at 1417 Park Street in front of the Bank of Alameda and follows the Alameda parade route ending at Haight and Webster in front of the judge’s stand.
Awards: Race Prizes
Medals for the top 3 men and top 3 women in the following brackets: 18 and under, 19-40 inclusive, and 41 plus. The first 150 to register will receive T-Shirts.
How to Register
If you would like to participate by running or walking, please register by clicking on the button below. Once at the web page, select registration at the top of the page and follow the instructions.
If you would like to register by mail, please download the official application (.pdf), fill it out and mail the apllication along with your entry fee to the addres below.
How to Donate
Proceeds for this event benefit the Alameda Midway Shelter for Abused & Homeless Women and Children.
If you cannot attend the R.A.C.E. but would like to help support the Midway Shelter, please send your donation to the address below or make your contributinon through the Donate button.
Your donation is fully tax deductible since the Midway Shelter is a 501-C corporation. Use Tax I.D. 94-3078153 for your tax records. Mail your your contribution to:
Alameda RACE
c/o Island City Runners
PO Box 1493
Alameda, CA 94501
If you have any questions, please contact the R.A.C.E. hotline at
510-523-2647 or by email.