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 8:30am

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

• Course Type: A flat and fast out and back on the campus of IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE!
• Start Time: Mass start at 8:30 am.
• Opening: Professional National Anthem singer and live Fife and Drums performing.
• Vibe: Bring your best freedom vibe and come ready to race, run, jog, or walk.

🎽 Race Day Details

• Bibs and Shirts: Available for pick up on race morning at IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE beginning at 6:30 am.
• Location: Parking lot 5 with patriotic music and a selfie booth station.
• ID: No ID required for bib pickup, and you may pick up for others.
• Pre-pickup: Not mandatory, but available on July 3rd for convenience.

🍽️ Refreshments

• Food: Enjoy pancakes and sausage served by Circle K Kiwanis of IVC.
• Pricing: $4 presale red, white, and blue pancakes: $5 on race day.
• Tacos: Street tacos available for $3 each: cash is recommended.
• Food Vouchers: Can be purchased at registration via Venmo or Zelle.

📅 Race Day Schedule

• 6:30 am to 7:45 am: Race Day Registration
• 7:00 am: FIFES n DRUMS Marching and Professional Broadway voice singing heritage songs.
• 8:15 am: Freedom Celebration Opening Ceremony.
• 8:30 am: The race starts right after the signing of the NATIONAL ANTHEM.

🏅 Participant Perks

• Medals: Every participant receives a Custom Cast Finishers Medal.
• T-Shirts: A 4th of July themed designed front and back custom shirt.
• Timing: Chip timing provided by ITZ ABOUT TIME.
• Awards: Chance for Age division awards and overall Trophies.

🏆 Awards

• Top Awards: Top Three Male/Female Awards.
• Categories: “In It To Win It” age categories 3 deep with 5-year age spans.
• Age Groups: Ranging from 1-10 to 85 & over.
• Strollers: Families can bring strollers at their own risk: only registered participants receive medals.

🚗 Parking Information

Parking Fee: IVC requires a $5 parking fee per vehicle. Purchase at registration or pre-purchase as an add-on.

Entrance: Only allowed on Jeffrey: other entrances closed.

Staging: Race staging in the Southeast corner of LOT 5. Park between Manassero Farm Stand and the two-story building.

🎉 Join Us

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

For more information, please visit the official race page: IRVINE 4th of July-Red, White, & Blue 5k & 1 Mile.