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

• Type: A flat and fast out-and-back course totally on the campus of IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE!
• Start Time: Mass start at 8:30 am.
• Entertainment: Professional National Anthem singer and live fife and drums for great selfie moments.
• Vibe: Bring your best freedom vibe and come ready to race, run, jog, or walk!

🎽 Packet Pickup

• Race Morning: SHIRTs and BIBs can be picked up at IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE beginning at 6:30 am in Parking lot 5.
• Activities: Patriotic music, a selfie booth, and a fun awards ceremony.
• Eligibility: You may pick up for others: no ID is required.
• Early Pickup: Not mandatory, but a pre-race party is available on Thursday, July 3rd from 2 pm to 5 pm at Manassero Farms.

🥞 Refreshments

• Food: YUMMY pancakes and sausage served by Circle K Kiwanis of IVC.
• Price: $4 presale red, white, and blue pancakes with strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream: $5 on race day.
• Other Options: 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.
• 8:30 am: MASS START - The race starts right after the singing of the NATIONAL ANTHEM.

🏅 Awards and Medals

• Custom Finishers Medals: Every participant receives an American Flag style race shirt and the best ever custom cast finisher medal!
• Age Divisions: Awards for top three male/female and categories spanning 5 years up to 85+!
• Timing: ITZ ABOUT TIME will be chip-timing your race.
• Fun: This event is designed to celebrate freedom and foster community spirit!

🚗 Parking Information

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 is only allowed on Jeffrey (Entrance closed on Irvine Center Drive - it is part of the course). All other campus entrances will be closed. Race staging is in the southeast corner of LOT 5.

🌟 Additional Information

The race will take place rainy or totally sunny! Celebrate FREEDOM and our great nation! Happy 4th of July.

For more details and to register, visit the race URL: Register Here.