IRVINE 4th of July-Red, White, & Blue 5k & 1 Mile

🇺🇸 Event Overview

Auto Nation Toyota of Irvine presenting supporter:

So Cal’s 4th of July RED, WHITE, &: BLUE 5k FRIDAY, July 4, 2025 at 8:30 am

Held at IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE LOT 5 (off of Jeffrey)

5500 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, Ca. 92618 LOT 5 (Entrance off of Jeffrey.)

🏃‍♂️ Race Course Details

• Course Type: A flat and fast out and back.
• Location: Totally on the campus of IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE!
• MASS START: 8:30 am with a professional National Anthem singer.
• Entertainment: Live FIFE and Drums for great Selfie Moments.

🎽 Packet Pickup Information

SHIRTs and BIBs can be picked up on RACE MORNING at IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE beginning at 6:30 am.

• Location: Parking lot 5 with patriotic music.
• Awards Ceremony: Fun setup will be available.
• ID Requirement: No ID is required to pick up for others.

📅 Early Packet Pickup

Early Packet Pick Up is not mandatory. You will also be able to get bibs on race day at the race site. For your convenience and a fun pre-race party:

Thursday, July 3rd from 2 pm to 5 pm at IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE. At Manassero Farms. Enter off of Jeffrey.

• Pre Pick Up Location: Manassero Farm
• Address: 33 Irvine Valley, Irvine, CA 92618
• Time: 2 pm to 5 pm
• Date: Thursday, July 3rd, 2025

🥞 Refreshments

YUMMY Pancakes and sausage served by Circle K Kiwanis of IVC Yum!

• Presale Price: $4 for red, white, and blue pancakes.
• Race Day Price: $5 pancakes.
• Additional Food: Tamales, street tacos, and agua fresca will be available.
• Payment: Bring cash or buy a food voucher at registration with Venmo or Zelle.

🕒 Race Day Schedule

6:30 am to 7:45 am - Race Day Registration

7:00 am-7:45 am - FIFES n DRUMS Marching and Professional Broadway voice singing heritage songs

8:15 am to 8:30 am - Freedom Celebration Opening Ceremony and a Born in the USA sing along and warm up

8:30 AM - MASS START after the signing of the NATIONAL ANTHEM.

8:00 - Diaper Dash Run 50 yards out and 50 yards back

8:05 AM - 1 Mile Start (Can run with your kids, or if doing the COMBO...) RUN to 1/2 mile turn sign

9:15 am - Overall WINNERS announced.

9:30 am - Beginning of ALL age divisions awards announced.

🏆 Awards and Participation

Every participant receives an American Flag style race shirt and the BEST EVER CUSTOM CAST FINISHER MEDAL! It’s huge. 4 dangling inches!

• Timing: All participants are timed by ITZ ABOUT TIME.
• Custom Awards: Available in 5-year age spans categories all the way to 85 and over!
• Perks: Water and fruit at the finish line.
• Additional: Chance for Age division awards and overall Trophies.

🚗 Parking Information

PARKING: IVC REQUIRES a $5 parking fee per vehicle. Purchase one at registration and place on the driver's side of the dash. Or pre-purchase as an add-on.

• Entrance: Only allowed on Jeffrey: course prohibits entrance on Irvine Center Drive.
• Race Staging: In the SOUTHEAST corner of LOT 5.
• Lots: Park in the lot between the Manassero Farm Stand and the two-story PA building.
• Requirement: Make sure your BIB is visible to the finish line crew.

🌟 Final Remarks

The race will take place, rain or shine! Celebrate FREEDOM and our great nation! Happy 4th of July.

🔗 Registration and More Information

For additional details, please visit the official race page: Race Registration.