Mvrrc Independence Day 5K Road Race (Cash Prize)
About this race
🎆 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
📧 mvrrc@hotmail.com
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Running
MVRRC 1st Annual Independence Day 5K Road Race (Cash Prize)
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Perris, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:43 AM and sets at 8:03 PM local time (PDT) in Perris on July 4, 2026 — 14h 20m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Perris
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Perris 5K Races 4 races
- 10K Run Events in Perris 2 races
- Perris Running Calendar 2026 4 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 4 Perris events
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