🇺🇸 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.