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

🏃‍♂️ Shoe4Africa 5K Championship & Kids Championship RacesPresented by Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC) and Shoe4Africa 📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026📍 Lake Perris State Recreation Area – Dam Area17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571 WhatDon'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 WhereExperience 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 FeaturesStarts and finishes at the Dam AreaFlat and fast courseClosed to vehicle trafficIdeal for beginners, youth runners, walkers, and competitive athletes WhenRace 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 MetersEntry Fee: FREEParticipation Ribbon for all finishers🏃 Ages 4–5Distance: 200 MetersEntry Fee: $5Awards to the Top 3 Boys and Top 3 Girls🏃 Ages 6–7Distance: 300 MetersEntry Fee: $5Awards to the Top 3 Boys and Top 3 Girls🏃‍♂️ Ages 8–12 Championship MileDistance: 1 MileEntry Fee: $5Awards to the Top 3 Boys and Top 3 Girls💵 Special Championship BonusAny 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 AwardsOverall Male & Female Winners🥇 1st Place — $150 🥈 2nd Place — $75 🥉 3rd Place — $50 5K Age Group AwardsAwards will be presented to the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female finishers in the following age groups: 12 & Under13–1920–2930–3940–4950–5960–6970+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 FeesToddler 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 MethodsCash Championship Race RulesAll 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 FeePlease note that Lake Perris State Recreation Area charges an entrance fee of $20 per vehicle. Contact InformationRace Director: Henry Roman 📧 mvrrc@hotmail.com Presented ByMoreno 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.