MVRRC 1st Annual Independence Day 5K Road Race (Cash Prize)

About the Event

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.

🎆 1st Annual Independence Fun Run 🇺🇸
Hosted by: Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)

📍 Location: Lake Perris State Recreation Area – Dam
17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571

📅 Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026

🏃‍♂️ What
Celebrate Independence Day with one of Southern California’s most patriotic runs! 🇺🇸
Join us for a festive morning of running, community, and fun for all ages.

🎉 Events Include:
• 🧒 Toddler Dash – 200M (Ages 5 & Under) → FREE! (8:00 AM)
• 🏃‍♂️ Kids’ 1-Mile → 8:15 AM
• 🏃‍♂️ 5K Run/Walk → 8:30 AM

👉 Wear your red, white, and blue! Everyone is welcome.

🕒 Schedule
• Packet Pick-Up: Race Day Only – Starts at 7:00 AM
• Toddler Dash (FREE): 8:00 AM
• Kids’ 1-Mile: 8:15 AM
• 5K Start: 8:30 AM

🏅 Awards & Prizes
Kids’ 1-Mile:
• Top 3 Boys & Girls

5K Run/Walk:
• Top 3 Male & Female
💵 $150 • $75 • $50

✅ USATF Certified Course
✅ Live Professional Chip Timing
✅ FREE Shirts for the First 100 Registered Runners
✅ Finisher Medals for All Participants

💲 Fees
• Toddler Dash (200M): FREE
• Kids’ 1-Mile: $5
• 5K Run/Walk: $20
(Same pricing on race day)

💳 Accepted Payments: Cash, Venmo, Cash App, Zelle
🚗 Park Entrance Fee: $20 per vehicle

🚗 Parking Information (IMPORTANT)
⚠️ Fisherman’s Lot is LIMITED to 49 vehicles + 3 handicap spots ONLY

Once full, please proceed to:
➡️ Lot 1 (Overflow Parking)
🚶 Approximately 1/2 mile walk to start/check-in

⏰ Park opens at 6:00 AM
👉 Arrive early — park may close due to holiday crowds
🚗 Carpool is highly encouraged

❤️ Community Spirit
Bring your American flags 🇺🇸 and celebrate together!
MVRRC proudly supports local veterans and families.

📞 Contact
Henry – Race Director
📧 [email protected]

Races Offered

Running-1 Mile - Individual Age group/open

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Running

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08:15

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$5.00

Running-5K - Individual Age group/open

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:30

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Perris.

thermostat Temperature

19.7° / 36.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

20.1° / 34.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

13h 47m

water_drop Avg rainfall

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ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

5.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

40.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:50

nightlight Sunset

19:58

About Perris

Learn more about the host city, Perris.

Perris is in Riverside County. It is known for Lake Perris, an artificial lake, skydiving, Southern California Railway Museum, and its sunny dry climate.

Hotels & Places to Stay

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Registration Discount

Use the promo code below during registration to save on entry fees.

15% OFF

Promo code ABWR15

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