Event Details and Schedule
Don’t miss Southern California’s best Shoe4Africa fun run tradition! We’ll feature:
- A 1-Mile Kids Championship Race (ages 12 and under)
- A 5K Championship Race for all levels
Everyone is welcome — families, walkers, and runners!
Course
Enjoy a historic course along the Dam, known as The Lake Perris Dam. It’s a flat course with no traffic, perfect for fast times and first-time runners.
- Starts and finishes at the Dam area
- Flat, long, and closed to traffic
- Great for PRs, kids, and competitive runners
When
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Packet Pick-Up: Race day only, starting at 7:30 AM
- Kids 1-Mile Start: 8:15 AM
- 5K Championship Start: 8:30 AM
Awards & Prizes
Kids 1-Mile Championship Race (Ages 12 & Under):
- Awards to Top 3 boys and Top 3 girls
- Bonus: Any kid (boy or girl) who breaks 6 minutes or under in the 1-mile race will win a $50 cash prize
5K Championship (Open Males & Females):
- Top 3 Males & Top 3 Females – Cash Prizes: 1st: $150, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $50
Giveaways
- Medals to all participants
- First 50 sign-ups will receive a t-shirt
Fees
- Kids 1-Mile: $5.00
- 5K Race: $20.00
- All fees are the same on race day.
Race Day Payments Accepted: Cash, Venmo, Cash App, Zelle
Park Entrance Fee: $20.00 per vehicle to enter Lake Perris State Recreation Area
Contact
For more information, please contact: Race Director: Henry 📧 [email protected]
