Deslyn's 5k Memorial Run & Walk

Join us in supporting sobriety one stride at a time. Enjoy a four mile one-way run/walk, mostly along the beach bike path, from Valley Park in Hermosa Beach to an AA meeting (starting at 10am) in the sand in Redondo Beach. No medals. No chip timing. No swag. And no fees!

This free community-building event is hosted by Strides in Recovery. We are a local nonprofit which helps newly sober individuals grow physically, emotionally and mentally stronger so they can do their best at the hard work of recovery. We achieve these results by coaching people in Los Angeles County addiction treatment programs to complete events ranging from 5Ks to full marathons.

Register before price increase at midnight April 13, 2026

Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup: Thursday April 23rd 5-8pm, Friday April 24th 11am-7pm

Online Registration Closes at 8pm on Friday, April 24th.

Race Morning Packet Pick Up and In-Person registration will open at 6:30am on April 25th.

• 5K Run/Walk is an easy-to-moderate hill course loop through local neighborhoods on closed streets. The 10K Run essentially runs the 5K loop twice.

• 1K Fun Run for kids ages 6 to 10. 1/2K Fun Run for kids ages 2 to 5. All youth, 10 and under, registered for the 5K receive a free Fun Run entry.

• Event includes large Post Race Finish Line Expo.

• USA Track and Field (USATF) Sanctioned Event (26-33-160500) with Certified Courses (CA21007TEB and CA21021TEB).

• Chip timing. Mile markers. Multiple water stations.

• This event is a USATF Southern California Association (SCA) 2026 Road Running Grand Prix Series Event.

• Proceeds benefit the El Segundo Unified Schools, supporting students pre-K-12th grade.

• Start/finish: El Segundo High School, 640 Main St, El Segundo, CA 90245.

• All 5K, 10K, and Fun Run participants receive custom die cast finisher medals.

• All registrants receive custom race t-shirt (while supplies last) and goodie bag.

• Awards: Top 3 Overall Male and Female 5K and 10K Winner Trophies; Medals for Top 3 in each age category: 0-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-17, (0-12 and 13-17 for 10K), 18-23, 24-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 plus. Team type winners each receive special medals.

EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE

Race Shirt/Bib Packet Pickup

Race Shirt/Bib packet pickup will be held FRIDAY, APRIL 24th from 3pm to 5pm at Ridgecrest Intermediate School, 28915 Northbay Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes.

Late packet and t-shirt pickup will be the morning of the event starting at 6:30AM, at Promenade PV, NOT AT RIDGECREST INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not receive an email confirming your registration, you may not have registered. We are asking all runners to bring a copy of their confirmation email when picking up race gear. If you did not receive one, please contact Joseph Jaramillo at joseph@f47.com to determine if you're on the list of runners as soon as possible.

Thank you.

Race Awards

Medals will be awarded to the top Male and Female finishers in each category.

Runners are divided by grade level for students and then age group for everyone else.

Medals for both male and female participants are divided into the following grade/age brackets:

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Ages 14-17, 18-34, 35-44, 45-59, 60-74, 75+

Join us for the 29th Annual Exer Urgent Care Gator Run Benefitting Manhattan Beach Education Fund! This community-wide event is family friendly and participants are invited to run, walk or push your child in a stroller. Let's unite the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and raise money for MBEF.

Your registration includes an event t-shirt to commemorate the day, plus a delicious Dunkin Donut waiting for you at the finish line. After the race, stop by our vendor tables, connect with the community, and enjoy a festive atmosphere. Bring the whole family, there will be a bouncy house to keep the kids entertained. We cannot wait to see you there.

REGISTRATION FEES

Early bird: $30 from 3/21 - 4/4

Regular: $35 from 4/5 - 4/25

Final week: $40 from 4/26 - 5/3

Join us for the annual Torrance Armed Forces Day Stars and Strides 5K touring around beautiful Torrance, California on Saturday, May 16th at 8:00am! All finishing participants will receive a 5K commemorative t-shirt. There will be computerized bib timing, beverage giveaways, and exhibitor booths.

The Torrance Stars and Strides 5K is presented by the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce with thanks to sponsor UCLA Health, and in partnership with VR Promotions & Events!

Please note that due to construction, the start and finish line has moved to a nearby location just a few blocks away! The start and finish line will now be located near Maple Avenue and Civic Center Drive.