About This Race
Shoe4Africa 5K Championship & Kids 1-Mile Championship
What
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
Were
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
This addition gives runners more opportunities to compete and be recognized while maintaining the prestige of the overall championship cash awards. 🏃♂️🏃♀️🏅🌍
Presented by Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC) and Shoe4Africa
Race Director: Henry Roman
📧 [email protected]
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." 🏃♂️🏃♀️🌍
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