Alysia Montaño's Surprise Birthday 1 Mile Race

Sat, May 2, 2026, 3:00 PM PDT

Location: 2223 Fulton St, Berkeley, CA 94704
Type: Run

At a glance

Celebrate Alysia Montaño's 40th with a surprise 1-mile track race at UC Berkeley's Edwards Stadium, where all paces are welcome for fun or a PR.

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Join a truly unique birthday celebration for Alysia Montaño with a surprise 1-mile race at the historic Edwards Stadium in Berkeley. This special event welcomes all paces, from elite runners aiming for a new Personal Best to those seeking a fun, nostalgic jog on a legendary track. Heats are carefully seeded by projected finish time, ensuring you run alongside others at your pace. It's a rare opportunity to experience a track event with a festive, personal touch.

What to expect

Run 4 laps of glory on the historic Edwards Stadium track.
Participate in seeded heats, organized by your projected finish time.
An official timer will capture your results for a new personal best or a fun jog.

Standout details

Alysia Montaño's Surprise Birthday Race
Historic Edwards Stadium at UC Berkeley
Entry fee: $19.86 (tribute to birth year)
Strictly limited to 600 runners

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Distances & registration

2 options

Use the official signup link above for all distances.

1 Mile
2 options · closes May 2, 2026, 2:00 PM PDT
2d 23h 9m left
- General entry
  Closes May 2, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT · From $19.86
- Run Club/Team 4x400m Relay
  Closes May 2, 2026, 2:00 PM PDT · From $19.86

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From the organizer

🤫 SHHH! IT’S A SURPRISE!

You are invited to a birthday celebration unlike any other. To celebrate Alysia turning 40, we are taking over the historic Edwards Stadium at UC Berkeley for a one-mile track event!

Whether you’re looking to set a new Personal Best or just want a fun, nostalgic jog on a legendary track, this event is for you. We’re hosting a series of seeded heats so you’ll be running alongside people at your own pace.

official Strava event link: https://strava.app.link/hjLaRjk9V1b

The Details:

Distance: 1 Mile (4 laps of glory). The Clock: We will have an official timer on-site to capture your results. The Heats: Heats will be organized by your projected finish time. From elite speedsters to casual walkers, everyone has a place on the start line. The Price: Entry is $19.86—a tribute to the year the guest of honor was born. The Cap: Registration is strictly limited to the first 600 runners.

Event Time: Alysia will be brought into the stadium at 3pm!

Bib checkin starts at 2pm and then we will hide in the stands.

Enter the track stadium by walking up Frank Schlessinger way and turning right just after the tennis courts. Stow Plaza https://maps.app.goo.gl/DsSrQ8qrzAGqixXm6

⚠️ THE GOLDEN RULE: > This is a SURPRISE PARTY. Please DO NOT post this link or any mention of this event on social media (Instagram, Facebook, X, etc.). We want Alysia to be completely shocked when she walks into the stadium. Only share this link via direct text or email with friends, family, and colleagues you know would love to join us.