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Alameda Island Running Festival

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Alameda, California

$95Price
215Runners
9/20/2026 07:30Start
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The Experience

We are back for another year of racing with our start and end at Faction Brewery. The race start and finish will be right outside, and the Health and Wellness expo presented by Alameda Health Systems will be inside the old hanger.

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:

Alameda Education Foundation: https://alamedaeducationfoundation.org/

 

Race Weekend Packet Pick Up:

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! 

Saturday 1:00pm - 5:00pm Race Start/Finish Expo 2501 Monarch St, Alameda Point - Faction Brewery

Sunday: 6:30am - 8:15am Race Start/Finish Expo 2501 Monarch St. Alameda Point - Faction Brewery

 

Race Events and Schedule: 

Saturday: 

Hella Bae Running 5k and 1 Mile Shake-out run presented by Skechers : 1:00pm

Yoga in the Hanger presented by Breathing Room Studio

Sunday 

Half Marathon: 7:30am

10K: 8:00am 

5k Presented by Penumbra: 8:15am

Family Fun Run: 10:00am

 

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

Half: Mile 2, 5.5 & 11

10k: Mile 2, 5.5

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

Race Details

Race Day

Sunday, September 20, 2026 · 9/20/2026 07:30

Start Location

2501 Monarch St, Alameda, CA 94501

Course

Loop

Also Offers

6.2 Miles3.1 Miles1 Miles

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Registration

Register online — $95

Race Website

Official race information

Race Performance

Median Finish

2:01:23

9:16/mi pace

Winning Time

1:19:50

6:06/mi pace

Finishers (2024)

215

43% female · 57% male

Reach

8 states

Avg age: 38

Finish Time Distribution (2024)

1:47:09

Top 25%

2:18:09

Top 75%

Historical Weather

Avg High

75°F

Avg Low

57°F

Precip

0.02 in

🍃

Wind

9.9 mph

78% humidity·Based on 5-year historical data

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