MVRRC Shoe4Africa 5K Championship & Kids 1-mile Championship (Cash Prize)

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.

Event details and schedule

What

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!

Where

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.

Course

• 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]