Albert Rivera Menudo Run
Albert Rivera Menudo Run is a running race on August 22, 2026 in South El Monte, CA, with entry fees from $20 to $45.
- Date
- August 22, 2026 (30 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
For over 40 years, the Al Rivera Menudo Run 5K/10K has reached athletes, novices, family, friends, and community members. This event historically begins on a beautiful August morning at Whittier Narrows "Legg Lake" Park. This years event will feature a 5k Run, 10k Run, Fun Run, Kiddy Run and a Team Race!
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in both the 5k and 10k in each of the following age divisions: 0-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+. *There are no awards for the Fun Run or Kiddy Run*
For the team event, the top 3 teams will receive a trophy.
ALL participants will receive a bowl of menudo, and participants that are 21+ will also receive a beer. Make sure to bring your ID for your free beer!
NO REFUNDS
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
88°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
0%
Based on US Climate Normals data from San Gabriel Fire Dept, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About South El Monte, CA
Population
19,413
as of 2023
City Elevation
257 ft
Nearest Airport
LGB
Long Beach International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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30
Days to train
- Race
- Albert Rivera Menudo Run
- Date
- August 22, 2026
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Albert Rivera Menudo Run
Aug 22, 2026