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Saturday 12th September 2026
Lake Perris State Recreation: 17801 Lake Perris, Perris, United States
Come join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Lake Perris Dam in Perris, CA, as we celebrate the MVRRC Shoe4Africa 5K — a championship in the making!
Hosted by Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC), this event brings runners, families, and the community together for a fast, scenic race experience with a purpose.
🏃♂️ Run. Celebrate. Support the mission.
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!
Enjoy a historic course along the Dam, known as The Lake Perris Dam.
You’ll pass by the beautiful lake in the cool morning air. 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
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
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
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
For more information, please contact:
Race Director: Henry
📧 mvrrc@hotmail.com
Moreno Valley Road Runners Club
12237 Orchid LN #C, Moreno Valley
Phone: 9513965896
