Running: The 3rd annual Roundhouse Aquarium Fun Run for the Oceans takes place Saturday, June 6 at the base of the Manhattan Beach Pier. The out-and-back beach run begins at 9:30 a.m. and celebrates World Oceans Day. Prizes to the top three runners in male and female age divisions. Entry fee of $35 includes t-shirt and refreshments and benefits ocean education programs. To register, visit roundhouseaquarium.org or Village Runner, 1840 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach.
Starting and finishing at the Manhattan Beach Pier, the Manhattan Beach 5K will be held Saturday, June 20. The course runs along the water’s edge during the lowest tide of the season. 5K race ($35) begins at 7:30 a.m. followed by Kids Races ($25) at 8:20 a.m. Contact Jeff Atkinson, jeff@olympianfitness.com or mb5k.com.
Surf/Volleyball: The 6th Annual Dig 4 Jimmy: Surf N’ Turf Surfing and Volleyball Invitational presented by the Dig for Kids Education Foundation & Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation takes place Sunday, May 31 beginning at 8 a.m. on the south side of the Manhattan Beach Pier. The surf and volleyball event features teams of 4-6 competing in one tag team-style surfing heat then a round-robin pool-play volleyball tournament. Entry fee is $50/person. Register at jimmymillerfoundation.org.
Baseball: Run by Mira Costa coaches and players, the Mustangs Youth Summer Baseball Camp is open to players ages 5-13. Camps run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.- 12 noon June 22-26 and July 27-31. Campers receive a shirt and small snack every day. There will be two divisions this year Juniors (5-10) and Elite (11-13) To register go to miracostabaseball.com or call 310-892-9988.
Basketball: Registration is ongoing for the Hermosa Beach Youth Basketball League’s 3rd Summer League. Open to boys and girls in kindergarten through 8th grade, the league includes eight games from Monday, July 6 through Thursday, July 30. Tryouts will be held Saturday, June 6. Cost is $150 per player with an early-bird discount of $10 through May 31 (add $10 after June 1). For more information, e-mail b-ball@hbyb.net or call the 310-372-BALL.
Coach Dave Miller, a current NBA and College basketball analyst, has announced his MVP CAMP summer basketball dates to be held at Aviation Sports Complex 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd Redondo Beach. The Monday through Friday sessions run from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. July 6-10 and Aug. 3-7. Both are open to boys and girls ages 5 -14. Online application is available at mvp camp.com. For more information, call 310-995-2932.
Beach Volleyball: The Southern Pacific AAU District Championships will be held Saturday, May 30 north of the Hermosa Beach Pier. Competition includes Boys 14U, Girls 10U, 12U, 14U, 15U, 16U and 18U divisions. Entry fee is $75 per team. For more information contact spvcvolleyball.com or visit aaubeach.org.
On Saturday, May 30 at the Manhattan Beach Pier, the CBVA will hold a youth tournament for boys and girls 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U divisions. Cost is $45 per team. For more information, contact JP Saikley, 310-220-9558 or visit cbva.com.
Triathlon: Registration is open for the 11th annual Redondo Beach Triathlon, which will begin at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 14 at the Veteran’s Park/Pier area in Redondo Beach. All of the proceeds go to Cheer for Children, a non-profit organization that gives seasonal parties and raises money for acutely ill children at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. The USAT sanctioned scenic course event consists of a 1/2-mile swim, 6-mile bike, and 2-mile run. Space is limited to the first 600 entries. A non-competitive mini-sprint (half the distances) is also available. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each division and the top two relay teams. Sprint fees are $75 (ages 13-19 and 65 and older), $85 (ages 20-64), $115 (relay). Mini-sprint fees are $65 and $95 for the relay. Add $5 after May 31. For more information, visit rbtriathlon.com.
