MVRRC Shoe4Africa 5K Championship & Kids 1-mile Championship (Cash Prize) is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Perris, CA, with an entry fee of $20.
From the Organizer
🏃♂️ Shoe4Africa 5K Championship & Kids Championship Races
Presented by Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC) and Shoe4Africa
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Lake Perris State Recreation Area – Dam Area
17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571
What
Don't miss Southern California's premier Shoe4Africa Championship Race!
This exciting event features championship races for youth and adults of all abilities.
✅ USATF Certified Course
✅ Professional Live Chip Timing
✅ Finisher Medals for All Participants
✅ Walkers, Joggers, and Competitive Runners Welcome
Where
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 Features
Starts and finishes at the Dam Area
Flat and fast course
Closed to vehicle traffic
Ideal for beginners, youth runners, walkers, and competitive athletes
When
Race Day Schedule
🕢 Packet Pick-Up & Registration Opens – 7:30 AM
👶 Toddler Dash (Ages 3 & under – 50 Meters) – 8:00 AM
🏃 Ages 4–5 Race (200 Meters) – 8:05 AM
🏃 Ages 6–7 Race (300 Meters) – 8:10 AM
🏃♂️ Ages 8–12 Championship Mile – 8:15 AM
🏃 Shoe4Africa 5K Championship Race – 8:30 AM
Kids Championship Races
👶 Toddler Dash (Ages 3 & under)
Distance: 50 Meters
Entry Fee: FREE
Participation Ribbon for all finishers
🏃 Ages 4–5
Distance: 200 Meters
Entry Fee: $5
Awards to the Top 3 Boys and Top 3 Girls
🏃 Ages 6–7
Distance: 300 Meters
Entry Fee: $5
Awards to the Top 3 Boys and Top 3 Girls
🏃♂️ Ages 8–12 Championship Mile
Distance: 1 Mile
Entry Fee: $5
Awards to the Top 3 Boys and Top 3 Girls
💵 Special Championship Bonus
Any boy or girl in the Ages 8–12 Championship Mile who runs 6:00 or faster will receive a $50 Cash Bonus.
5K Championship Race Awards
Overall Male & Female Winners
🥇 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+
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 Official Event T-Shirt
Registration Fees
Toddler Dash (Ages 3 & under – 50 Meters)
FREE
Ages 4–5 Race (200 Meters)
$5
Ages 6–7 Race (300 Meters)
$5
Ages 8–12 Championship Mile
$5
5K Championship Race
$20
Race Day Registration
✅ Race Day Registration Available
Fees remain the same on race day.
Accepted Payment Methods
Cash
Championship Race Rules
All participants must complete the full course to be eligible for awards, cash prizes, and official results.
Overall Male and Female cash prize winners are not eligible for age group awards.
The $50 Championship Mile Bonus applies only to runners in the Ages 8–12 Championship Mile who run 6:00 or faster.
Awards are based on gun time for overall winners and chip time for age group awards.
Race Director decisions are final.
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
📧 mvrrc@hotmail.com
Presented By
Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC) and Shoe4Africa
"Run for a Cause. Race for a Purpose." 🌍🏃♂️🏃♀️
Parking Information
🚗 Please arrive early. Parking at the Dam Area is limited and fills quickly.
If the Dam parking lot reaches capacity, participants must park in the designated overflow parking areas within Lake Perris State Recreation Area.
⚠️ Do NOT Park along the roadside or in unauthorized areas. California State Park Rangers actively patrol the area and may issue parking citations or arrange for vehicles to be towed.
🚶 Overflow parking is approximately a 0.5-mile walk to the race start/finish area.
We strongly recommend arriving early to allow sufficient time for parking, packet pick-up, and warm-up before your race.
Thank you for helping us keep the event safe and enjoyable for all participants.
Events
Weather
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
93°
Typical Low
60°
Based on US Climate Normals data from March Afb, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
1,709 ft
Nearest Airport
SBD
San Bernardino International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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MVRRC Shoe4Africa 5K Championship & Kids 1-mile Championship (Cash Prize)
Sep 12, 2026