Irvine Valley College 5500 Irvine Center Dr. Irvine , Ca. 92618, IRVINE CA
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025
🇺🇸 Event Overview
- Event Name: So Cal’s 4th of July RED, WHITE, & BLUE 5k
- Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
- Time: 8:30 AM
- Location: Irvine Valley College, 5500 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
🏃♀️ Race Course
- Type: Flat and fast out and back course
- Start: Mass start at 8:30 AM after the National Anthem
- Entertainment: Professional singing of heritage songs and live fife and drums
- Activity: Encouragement to bring a "freedom vibe" and to walk, jog, or run
🎽 Packet Pickup
- Race Day Pickup: Available starting at 6:30 AM
- Early Pickup: Optional on Thursday, July 3rd from 2 PM to 6 PM
- Location: Manassero Farms, 33 Irvine Valley, Irvine, CA 92618
- No ID needed: You can pick up for others
🍽️ Refreshments
- Food Options: Pancakes, sausage, tamales, street tacos
- Prices: $4 presale pancakes: $5 on race day: $3 per taco
- Payment: Cash or food vouchers via Venmo or Zelle
- Served by: Circle K Kiwanis of IVC
⏰ Race Day Schedule
- 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM: Race Day Registration
- 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM: FIFES n DRUMS Marching
- 8:15 AM: Freedom Celebration Opening Ceremony
- 8:30 AM: Mass start of the race
🏅 Awards
- Categories: Top three male/female, 5-year age spans
- Ages: Categories range from 1-10 to 85 & over
- Medals: Custom cast finishers medal for every participant
- Trophies: Overall finisher trophies and age division awards
🚗 Parking
- Fee: $5 parking fee per vehicle
- Payment: Purchase at registration or pre-purchase as an add-on
- Entrance: Only allowed on Jeffrey: other entrances will be closed
- Parking Location: Lot 5, between Manassero Farm Stand and the PA building
📅 Event Link
- For More Information: Visit the race page at RUN RED WHITE BLUE 5K
🎉 Final Reminder
The race will occur rain or shine. Celebrate FREEDOM and our great nation! Happy 4th of July!
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