Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run - 10K Run / Walk

Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run - 10K Run / Walk

Dec 5, 2026Alameda, CA, United States

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Distance

6.2 mi

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About this run

General Info - December 5th, 2026 Join us for the annual Midway Shelter winter run. Event takes place at the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal in Alameda on Bay Farm Island and supports a great cause.  The run will take you along the beautiful shoreline of Bay Farm Island and is a flat out and back with views of San Francisco and the Alameda Main Island. the first half is on the Harbor Bay Road with closed lanes for runners and the return is on the trails The Kids run for 12 and under will be a 1/2 mile course. Kids run will start at 9:45am and will follow a circular loop out and back on the shoreline trail. There is plenty of parking at the Ferry terminal and we will have snacks and drinks when the race is over.  Packet Pick up and Race Schedule: December 3rd and 4th, 2026: 10:00am - 5:00pm Lauren's Closet 1420 Park St / Alameda, Ca. 94501December 5th:  7:30am ~ raceday registration opens 8:30am ~ 10k starts 8:45am ~ 5k starts 9:45am ~ kids 1/2 mile run starts 10:00am ~ 5k and 10k awards   Midway Shelter provides emergency shelter to homeless women and children and is operated through a partnership with Alameda Homeless Network and Building Futures – learn more about our work by checking out our two websites, below! Founded in 1989, Midway Shelter of Alameda provides a safe and supportive environment for women and children experiencing  homelessness. By pledging any dollar amount, in addition to your registration, you can support the Midway Shelter provide a safe place for women and their children. Your donation is tax deductible as the Alameda Homeless Network operates as a 501(c)3 Tax ID number 94-3078153)   http://midwayshelter.org/donate.htm www.bfwc.org

Typical conditions

For events around December 2026 in Alameda, CA, United States: Typical mid-winter / cooler season in this region — dress in layers and check the official page for weather-related changes.

How to prepare

A 10K benefits from a mix of easy mileage and one quality workout weekly. Build toward a long run of about 8–12 km in the weeks before the event, and keep taper light.

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This event is listed in Alameda, CA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.

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