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Start the 2026 season off Trifecta style with 5k, 10K, & 21K distances all packed into our first event weekend of the year. Join us at the shores of Lake Perris, nestled in a scenic mountain-rimmed valley with camping grounds and well-manicured park facilities for a physical test you won't forget. This course will be flat and fast, but don't mistake it for a stroll through the park. Located 40 minutes South of San Bernardino in the Greater Los Angeles area.
The Moreno Valley Road Runners Club brings you one of Southern California’s most exciting 5K and 10K races!
Your participation helps support our running club and fuels future races, youth running programs, and community events that keep our city active, healthy, and inspired.
Event details and schedule
💘 MVRRC Valentine’s Day Fun Run
Hosted by the Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)
📍 Lake Perris State Recreation Area – Dam
17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571
📅 Saturday, February 14, 2026 – 7:30 AM
💞 What
Don’t miss Southern California’s sweetest Valentine’s Day fun run tradition!
Come run or walk a 5K or 10K before you celebrate with your loved ones.
We’ll have:
❤️ 5K Run/Walk
❤️ 10K Run (2 loops of the 5K course)
💖 1-Mile Kids Race (ages 12 & under)
Everyone is welcome — families, couples, friends, and solo runners!
📍 Where
Enjoy a scenic, historic course along The Lake Perris Dam, with beautiful lake views and a flat, traffic-free route — a perfect way to start Valentine’s Day morning.
🏃♀️ Course
Start and finish at the Dam area
5K: Out-and-back course along the Dam
10K: Runs the 5K course twice
Flat, long, and closed to regular traffic
🕒 When
Event Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Packet Pick-Up: Opens at 7:30 AM (race morning only)
Please arrive early!
⏱ Race Start Times:
👧 Kids 1-Mile Race: 8:15 AM
🏃♂️ 5K & 10K Start: 8:30 AM
🏅 Awards
🥇 Top 3 Boys & Top 3 Girls
🥇 Top 3 Males & Top 3 Females
🥇 Top 3 Males & Top 3 Females
🎖 Medals for ALL participants in ALL races!
💲 Fees
Event Fee
Kids 1-Mile $5.00
5K Run/Walk $15.00
10K Run $20.00
💵 Race Day Payment Options:
Cash
Venmo
Cash App
Zelle
🚗 Park Entrance Fee: $10.00 per vehicle
💰 All race fees are the same on race day.
📞 Contact
Race Director: Henry
📧 Email: [email protected]
Come join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Lake Perris Dam in Perris, CA, as we celebrate the MVRRC Shoe4Africa 5K — a championship in the making!
Hosted by Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC), this event brings runners, families, and the community together for a fast, scenic race experience with a purpose.
🏃♂️ Run. Celebrate. Support the mission.
Event details and schedule
Shoe4Africa 5K Championship & Kids 1-Mile Championship
What
Don't miss Southern California's premier Shoe4Africa Championship Race!
The event features:
1-Mile Kids Championship Race (Ages 12 & under)
5K Championship Race for all levels
🧒 Toddler Dash – 200M (Ages 5 & under) → FREE! (8:00 AM) Walkers, joggers, and competitive runners are all welcome! ✅ USATF Certified Course
✅ Live Professional Chip Timing
Were
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 Information
Starts and finishes at the Dam area
Flat and fast course
Closed to vehicle traffic
Ideal for beginners, youth runners, and competitive athletes
When
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Race Day Packet Pick-Up: Begins at 7:30 AM
Kids 1-Mile Championship: 8:15 AM
5K Championship Race: 8:30 AM
Awards & Cash Prizes
Kids 1-Mile Championship Race (Ages 12 & under)
Awards to the Top 3 Boys
Awards to the Top 3 Girls,
Special Bonus
Any child (boy or girl) who runs 6:00 or faster in the 1-Mile Championship Race will receive a $50 Cash Bonus.
5K Championship Race
Top 3 Overall Males & Top 3 Overall Females
🥇 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+
Note: 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 event T-shirt
This addition gives runners more opportunities to compete and be recognized while maintaining the prestige of the overall championship cash awards. 🏃♂️🏃♀️🏅🌍
Presented by Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC) and Shoe4Africa
Race Director: Henry Roman
Registration Fees
Kids 1-Mile Championship
$5.00
5K Championship Race
$20.00
Race Day Registration Available
Fees remain the same on race day.
Accepted Payment Methods
Cash
Venmo
Cash App
Zelle
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
Presented by Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC) and Shoe4Africa
"Run for a cause. Race for a purpose." 🏃♂️🏃♀️🌍