MVRRC Shoe4Africa 5K Championship
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MVRRC Shoe4Africa 5K Championship & Kids 1 Mile Championship
This event, presented by the Moreno Valley Road Runners Club and Shoe4Africa, takes place at Lake Perris State Recreation, 17801 Lake Perris, Perris, CA 92571. Event dates span September 12 to September 14, 2026, with races at the Lake Perris Dam area.
The program includes these distances:
- 5K Championship Race
- Kids 1 Mile Championship for ages 12 and under
- Toddler Dash 200 m for ages 5 and under, free entry
Course and timing details note a USATF certified course that starts and finishes at the Dam area. The course is described as flat and fast, closed to vehicle traffic, and offering lake views. Live professional chip timing will be used.
Awards and prizes include overall cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers in the 5K, age group awards to the top three male and female finishers in multiple age categories, and awards to the top three boys and top three girls in the Kids 1 Mile. A $50 cash bonus is offered to any child who runs the 1 mile in 6:00 or faster.
All participants receive a finisher medal. The first 50 registered participants receive an event T-shirt. Registration fees are listed as $20 for the 5K and $5 for the Kids 1 Mile. Race day registration is available and fees remain the same. Accepted payment methods include cash, Venmo, Cash App, and Zelle. Park entrance fee is $20 per vehicle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
