COMPETE
ELITE
10 Miler ELITE challenge
Details to participate
Men sub 51 and Women sub 61 considered elite. Or comparable time of different distances. Please contact race to apply. Returning winners and professionals will receive full comp, please reach out individually: Alameda10miler@gmail.com
Friday, August 7th, 2025
VIP PPU and Cooper Teare Meet and Greet 4-7pm
Kindred Running: Webster St. Alameda, Ca
Saturday, August 8th, 2025
VIP TENT Bib pick up
6:00 -- 6:50am
Race Start
7:00am
Finish Line Festival – VIP tent beverages, food, recovery
8:00am – 11:00am
Awards
9:00am
Prize Purse Total:
TBD for 2026 *previous years totals below
Each Gender
1st $1,250*
2nd $750*
3rd $250*
Team Prize $1,000*
Travel
We have a small travel stipend available to cover hotel rooms during your stay or flight/gas money. Bonus if you and teammates can share rooms/travel. This is allocated on a first come first served basis, please send requests to alameda10miler@gmail.com
Village & Race Day Location
Crown Memorial State Beach
8th Street, Otis Dr, Alameda, CA 94501
Maps
Course Map (to be updated)
Village Map (to be updated) ***VIP Tent
The tent will include coffee, water, and breakfast. It will also be a secure place to leave belongings. Additionally there will be some space to change and hang out during and after the event. This will also be the place you will pick up your bib. Find it on our event map.
Elite Corral
Elites will be stationed in the front of the race but will not have a separate start time. Be ready to be corralled by 6:50am. After the race elites are invited to enjoy post race beverage, food, and recovery at the Elite Hospitality tent. Look for VIP signs and show ALL ACCESS PASS provided via confirmation email.
Course
Stay tuned for updated course information and Strava route.
USATF PA
The Grand Prix ' short series' for 2026 is 5 races, kicking off with the Sactown Mile on April 12. The Alameda 8k will be the final race in the series and likely determine the final series standings, season prize money, and bragging rights!
Qualifying teams please make sure to create a team during registration to easily track results. Only USATF PA age group winners will be awarded. The 8k is a team event and will provide team awards as well for adult and HS divisions.
Contact the race for more information: alameda10miler@gmail.com
TEAM 8K
The Cooper Teare classic returns with a competitive 8k course designed for teams to earn prizes and build unity. Overall 5 person teams can register to compete in High School/College race, Adult team race, or the USATF PA individual awards. Earn your wings and rep your squad.
First:
During registration make sure to JOIN a team or CREATE a new team. Otherwise we can't time you accurately!
Second: Receive specific team code via alameda10miler@gmail.com
Third: Get your team registered and get training!
NORCAL 2x10 CHALLENGE
Run Two Races — Get Exclusive Hoodie
Ready to go the distance? Twice?! The NorCal 2×10-Mile Challenge is a special event series that invites runners to conquer two 10-mile races in one year:
Alameda 10-Miler: August 8, 2026
Buffalo Stampede: September 13, 2026
The Challenge
Take on the challenge of completing both races in the series, and at the second finish line, you’ll earn a “Challenge Hoodie “ to commemorate your accomplishment.
Or push yourself to new limits and earn a special “Sub-Club designation on your “Challenge Hoodie” when your combined finishing time for both races falls under one of the following thresholds:
Sub – 3:00 Club
Sub – 2:40 Club
Sub – 2:20 Club
Sub – 2:00 Club
Each “Sub Club Hoodie” will feature a custom embroidery/print on the side, highlighting the time threshold you achieved. All runners who run both races and obtain a combined time over 3:00 will still receive a “Challenge Hoodie” without the “sub-club” embellishment.
Your combined finishing time will determine your “Sub-Club" designation eligibility.
Runners must register and complete both the 2026 Alameda and the Buffalo Stampede 10-Miler races.
Register for the Stampede
