Manhattan Beach 10K
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About the race
The Manhattan Beach 10K began in 1978 when a group of local runners created a race held in town. It is an annual community event whose net proceeds are returned to local schools, parks, and youth programs.
The event fields more than 4,000 runners and covers a 10k course that runs through downtown and residential areas of Manhattan Beach, finishing at the Manhattan Beach Pier. The course is described as moderate to slightly difficult. Race day features live music and a post race expo at the finish area.
The race has been designated as the RRCA California 10K State Championship in recent years. Championship awards are presented in Open and age-group categories including 40+, 50+, and 60+. Gatorade supplies beverages at aid stations. For the 2026 event, the overall male and female winners received $250 each.
Proceeds support a range of local projects and scholarships. Cumulative recent donations exceed $825,000. Examples of funded projects include the Mira Costa track refurbishing; an $11,000 exercise facility at Manhattan Beach Middle School; a climbing wall at Manhattan Heights Park; par course installations along the Strand and at Polliwog Park; strand mile markers; a play structure at Polliwog Park; and artificial turf at an AYSO field on Marine. Local school and volunteer groups such as Mira Costa Choir, Boy Scouts, Mira Costa Drama, Sandpiper Juniors, Mira Costa Cross Country, and Mira Costa Rugby assist with race-day operations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
