MVRRC Shoe4Africa 5K Championship & Kids 1-mile Championship

Event Details and Schedule

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!

Course

Enjoy a historic course along the Dam, known as The Lake Perris Dam. 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

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]