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Albert Rivera Menudo Run

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South El Monte, California, United States

calendar_today 22 Aug, 2026

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sell $20.00 – $45.00

About the Event

For over 40 years, the Al Rivera Menudo Run 5K/10K has reached athletes, novices, family, friends, and community members. This event historically begins on a beautiful August morning at Whittier Narrows "Legg Lake" Park. This years event will feature a 5k Run, 10k Run, Fun Run, Kiddy Run and a Team Race!

Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in both the 5k and 10k in each of the following age divisions: 0-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+. *There are no awards for the Fun Run or Kiddy Run*

For the team event, the top 3 teams will receive a trophy.

ALL participants will receive a bowl of menudo, and participants that are 21+ will also receive a beer. Make sure to bring your ID for your free beer!

Races Offered

Kiddy Run (not timed)

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 800m

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$20.00

10K Run

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$45.00

Fun Walk (not timed)

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$45.00

5K Run

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:05

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$45.00

Team Race - 5K

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:05

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$45.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in South El Monte.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 17.8° / 33.2°

wb_sunny 19.2° / 32.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 7.2 /

water_drop 62.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 17.8° / 33.2°

wb_sunny 19.2° / 32.1°

air 7.2 km/h

water_drop 62.7%

About South El Monte

Learn more about the host city, South El Monte.

South El Monte is a city in the San Gabriel Valley, in Los Angeles County, California, United States. At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 19,567, down from 20,116 at the 2010 census.