Moreno Valley Road Runners Club

The Moreno Valley Road Runners Club presents one of Southern California’s fastest-growing and most exciting 5K races.

Proceeds from this event directly support our club, youth training programs, and future race experiences for runners of all levels.

Come run Moreno Valley. Come run MVRRC.

Event details and schedule

🌸 7th Annual Mother’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, May 9, 2026 – 7:30 AM

👟 About the Event

Come celebrate Mother’s Day with us at the beautiful Lake Perris Dam! Bring the whole family for a morning of fun, fitness, and celebration.

🌼 Kids 1-Mile Dash – 8:15 AM

🌺 5K Run/Walk – 8:30 AM

This is a family-friendly walk, jog, or run for all ages and fitness levels.

🏅 Awards & Medals

🥇 5K Run/Walk

• Top 3 Males

• Top 3 Females

🥇 Kids 1-Mile (Ages 12 & Under)

• Top 3 Boys

• Top 3 Girls

🎉 Medals for ALL participants at the finish line!

👕 Mother’s Day Special

💗 First 50 female runners who sign up online receive a FREE Mother’s Day T-shirt!

💲 Race Fees

Race Price

Kids 1-Mile $5.00

5K Run/Walk $20.00

💵 Same price on race day — Cash Only

💰 Cash App: $henry1254

💰 Venmo: @Mvrrc1254

🚗 Park Entrance Fee: $20 per vehicle

🙋‍♀️ Volunteers Wanted

MVRRC is currently seeking volunteers to help support the event.

Interested? Contact us below!

📞 Contact

Race Director: Henry

📧 Email: [email protected]

🚗 Directions to the Race

From the Perris side:

After passing security, turn right on Alta Calle at the Fisherman Lot (before Lot #1).

From the Moreno Valley side:

Drive past Lot #1, then turn left on Alta Calle at the Fisherman Lot (before the Perris exit).

❗ Additional Info

🏃‍♀️ Same-day sign-ups are available at the same price.

🏆 Awards are given only at the ceremony following the race — not during the race.

Custom Mothers Day bib for the runners.

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 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 race course 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

• Venmo

• Cash App

• Zelle

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

📧 [email protected]

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.

🦃 13th Annual Turkey Run 2026

Presented by Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)

🏃‍♂️ 5K • 10K • Kids 1-Mile Race

Join us for an exciting Thanksgiving running tradition at beautiful Lake Perris Dam. Whether you're a competitive runner, casual jogger, walker, or participating with family and friends, this event is designed for all fitness levels.

Enjoy a fast, scenic, and traffic-free course while celebrating health, community, and the spirit of Thanksgiving.

Event details and schedule

📅 Event Overview

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026

Location: Lake Perris Dam – Fisherman Lot Entrance

Arrival Time: 7:30 AM

Parking: Fisherman Lot & Lot 1

📝 Registration

Online Registration

Registration closes: Friday, November 20, 2026

Race Day Registration

📍 Lake Perris Dam (Fisherman Lot)

🕢 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM

👥 Participant Divisions

5K & 10K

Men's Open – Ages 12 & Up

Women's Open – Ages 12 & Up

Kids 1-Mile Race

Boys & Girls – Ages 5–12

⏰ Race Day Schedule

🕢 7:30 AM – Participant Arrival, Packet Pick-Up & Check-In

🏃 8:15 AM – Kids 1-Mile Race

🏃‍♂️ 8:30 AM – 5K & 10K Race Start

🏆 9:30 AM – Awards Ceremony

💲 Entry Fees

5K – $20

10K – $25

Kids 1-Mile – $5

Payment may be made online or on race day during registration.

🚗 Parking Information

Lake Perris entrance fee: $10 per vehicle (paid at the gate).

Parking available at:

• Fisherman Lot

• Lot 1

Please arrive early to avoid delays.

🏅 Awards

Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Overall Finishers in:

5K

• Top 3 Male Overall

• Top 3 Female Overall

10K

• Top 3 Male Overall

• Top 3 Female Overall

Kids 1-Mile Race

• Top 3 Boys

• Top 3 Girls

🎁 Special Thanksgiving Turkey Prize: Overall winners of each race will receive a Thanksgiving turkey courtesy of MVRRC.

📞 Contact Information

Race Director: Henry Roman

Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)

📧 [email protected]

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The Moreno Valley Road Runners Club proudly presents the 13th Annual Jingle Bell Run — one of Southern California’s most exciting and festive holiday races!

This annual event brings the community together for a fun, family-friendly run along the beautiful Lake Perris Dam. All funds raised directly support the Moreno Valley Road Runners Club and help us continue hosting future races, youth programs, and community events throughout the year.

Event details and schedule

🎄 13th Annual Jingle Bell 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, December 19, 2026

🎅 Celebrate the holiday season with us!

Join Southern California's favorite Jingle Bell tradition featuring a 1-Mile Kids Race, 5K Run/Walk, and 10K Run/Walk for runners, walkers, and families of all ages.

📍 Location

Experience a scenic and festive course along the historic Lake Perris Dam. Enjoy beautiful lake views on a fast, flat course closed to vehicle traffic.

Start & Finish: Lake Perris Dam Area

🕒 Race Day Schedule

7:30 AM – Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration

8:15 AM – 1-Mile Kids Race (Ages 12 & Under)

8:30 AM – 5K Run/Walk Start

8:30 AM – 10K Run/Walk Start

🏅 Awards & Prizes

1-Mile Kids Race

• Top 3 Boys

• Top 3 Girls

5K & 10K Open Division

• Top 3 Male Finishers

• Top 3 Female Finishers

🎖️ Finisher medals for all participants

👕 First 50 registered participants receive a FREE event T-shirt.

💲 Registration Fees

1-Mile Kids Race: $5

5K Run/Walk: $20

10K Run/Walk: $25

Race day pricing remains the same.

💵 Accepted Payments:

• Cash

• Venmo

• Cash App

• Zelle

🚗 Lake Perris entrance fee: $10 per vehicle

❤️ Holiday Toy Drive

Please help us spread holiday cheer by bringing a new, unwrapped toy or gift to donate to children in need this Christmas season.

🚗 Directions

From the Perris Side

After passing security, turn right on Alta Calle (first entrance before Lot #1).

From the Moreno Valley Side

Drive past Lot #1 and turn left on Alta Calle before exiting toward the Perris side.

📞 Contact Information

Race Director: Henry Roman

📧 [email protected]