MVRRC Shoe4Africa 5K Championship & Kids 1-Mile Championship
Don't miss Southern California's premier Shoe4Africa Championship Race! The event features:
- 1-Mile Kids Championship Race (Ages 12 & under)
- 5K Championship Race for all levels
- Toddler Dash – 200M (Ages 5 & under) → FREE! (8:00 AM)
Walkers, joggers, and competitive runners are all welcome!
- ✅ USATF Certified Course
- ✅ Live Professional Chip Timing
Race Experience
Experience a scenic and historic racecourse along the beautiful Lake Perris Dam. Participants will enjoy breathtaking lake views, cool morning temperatures, and a fast, flat course with no vehicle traffic—perfect for first-time runners and personal records.
Course Information
- Starts and finishes at the Dam area
- Flat and fast course
- Closed to vehicle traffic
- Ideal for beginners, youth runners, and competitive athletes
When
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Race Day Packet Pick-Up: Begins at 7:30 AM
Kids 1-Mile Championship: 8:15 AM
5K Championship Race: 8:30 AM
Awards & Cash Prizes
Kids 1-Mile Championship Race (Ages 12 & under)
- Awards to the Top 3 Boys
- Awards to the Top 3 Girls
- Special Bonus: Any child (boy or girl) who runs 6:00 or faster in the 1-Mile Championship Race will receive a $50 Cash Bonus.
5K Championship Race
- Top 3 Overall Males & Top 3 Overall Females
- 1st Place — $150
- 2nd Place — $75
- 3rd Place — $50
5K Age Group Awards
Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female finishers in the following age groups: 12 & Under, 13–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+.
Note: Overall Male and Female cash prize winners are not eligible for age group awards.
Participant Giveaways
- Finisher medal for all participants
- First 50 registered participants receive an event T-shirt
Presented by Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC) and Shoe4Africa
Race Director: Henry Roman
Registration Fees
- Kids 1-Mile Championship: $5.00
- 5K Championship Race: $20.00
Race Day Registration Available. Fees remain the same on race day.
Accepted Payment Methods
- Cash
- Venmo
- Cash App
- Zelle
Park Entrance Fee: Please note that Lake Perris State Recreation Area charges an entrance fee of $20 per vehicle.
Contact Information
Race Director: Henry Roman
Presented by Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC) and Shoe4Africa
"Run for a cause. Race for a purpose."