2026 Torrance Stars and Strides 5k 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.

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 2026 Hills Are Alive 5k Run/Walk and 10k Run!

Race: Saturday May 30, 2026

Options: 5K Run or Walk, 10K Run, Virtual 5k or 10k

Runners/walkers will meet at the historic Ernie Howlett Park on Saturday, May 30!

Check-in begins at 7 am and the race starts at 8 am.

Runners/Walkers will be able to enjoy a scenic trail route which runs through our City’s bridle trails and ends back at the park. All registered participants receive an event t-shirt and custom medal. Winners for the 5k and 10k events will receive trophies (first place only; women and men).

PACKET PICK-UP:

Packet pick-up for in-person runners or walkers, who registered prior to Friday, May 29, will take place on Friday, May 29th, at City Hall located at 4045 Palos Verdes Drive North in the Council Chambers from 9:00 am-4:30 pm. Any in-person runners or walkers who register on Friday, May 30 or on race day will pick up their packets at Ernie Howlett Park the day of the race.

Fees: 5k and 10k

Early Registration - $30 until 3/31/26 at 11:59 pm

Standard Registration - $40 until 5/29/26 at 8:00 pm

Day of Registration - $45 - IN-PERSON ONLY from 7:00 AM - 7:50 AM

Please Note: There are no strollers or dogs allowed on the race course

To view race course map for 5k and 10k please visit our City website HERE.

Come join us for the 49th annual Manhattan Beach 10K on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 7:30 am. Experience one of the most scenic 10K courses in the South Bay with live music and a post-race expo at the finish line! 4,000 runners will take to the streets for this course through downtown and residential Manhattan Beach, finishing at the Manhattan Beach Pier. Awards given to top 10 in age group and team categories with prize money awarded to overall winners.