Irvine Valley College 5500 Irvine Center Dr. Irvine , Ca. 92618, IRVINE CA
Friday, July 4th, 2025
🎉 Race Overview
- Event: So Cal’s 4th of July RED, WHITE, & BLUE 5k
- Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
- Time: 8:30 am
- Location: Irvine Valley College, 5500 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618, LOT 5 (Entrance off of Jeffrey)
🎶 Race Features
- Course: A flat and fast out-and-back route on the campus of Irvine Valley College.
- Entertainment: Professional National Anthem singer and live fife and drums.
- Vibe: Bring your best freedom spirit and prepare to race, jog, or walk.
- Fun Moment: Great selfie opportunities with performers.
🏅 Packet Pickup Details
- Race Morning Pickup: Available beginning at 6:30 am.
- Location: Parking lot 5 at Irvine Valley College.
- Options: You may pick up for others: no ID required.
- Early Pickup: Optional on July 3rd from 2 pm to 5 pm at Manassero Farms.
🥞 Refreshments
- Food: Enjoy delicious pancakes and sausage, $4 pre-sale.
- Variety: Also available: tamales, street tacos, and agua fresca.
- Payment: Bring cash or buy a food voucher at registration.
- Delicious Choices: $5 on race day for pancakes and $3 per taco.
⏰ Race Day Schedule
- 6:30 am - 7:45 am: Race Day Registration.
- 7:00 am - 7:45 am: FIFES n DRUMS Marching and singing heritage songs.
- 8:15 am - 8:30 am: Freedom Celebration Opening Ceremony.
- 8:30 am: Mass Start after the National Anthem.
🏆 Awards and Recognition
- Participants: Every participant receives a custom cast finisher medal.
- Shirt: American Flag style race shirt.
- Timing: RFID chip timing by ITZ ABOUT TIME.
- Awards: Age category awards and overall finisher trophies will be given.
🚌 PARKING Information
- Fee: IVC requires a $5 parking fee per vehicle.
- Payment: Purchase at registration or pre-purchase as an add-on.
- Entrance: Only allowed on Jeffrey: other entrances closed.
- Location: Park in the lot between Manassero Farm Stand and the PA building, Lot 5.
🌟 Join Us!
Welcome to this year's version of the Annual RED, WHITE, & BLUE or BREW 4th of July 5k/1 Mile RUN. Celebrate FREEDOM and our great nation! Happy 4th of July. For more details, visit this link.
Starting Line Map
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