Drawing nearly 10,000 race enthusiasts, the Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K Run/Walk presented by Kaiser Permanente has become one of the largest Super Bowl celebrations in Southern California. Hosted by the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, the event celebrated its 35th year last month.
Held adjacent to the Seaside Lagoon, yearly festivities begin with the popular costume contest presented by the King Harbor Association, followed by a 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk and Baby Buggy 10K.
A two-day Health & Fitness Expo offers guests food, beverages, live music and running accessories. Runners receive a custom race T-shirt and awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers in each category.
The Manhattan Beach 10K will hold its 36th edition of the race on Saturday, Oct. 5. Founded in 1978 by a group of local runners, the event is a partnership between the City of Manhattan Beach and the volunteer-based Race Committee making it one – if not the only – top 100 race in the United States without a major corporate sponsor.
The “profit” is returned to the community in the form of scholarships to high school seniors living in Manhattan Beach and to various enhancements to the recreation facilities of local schools and parks. Over the years, the Hometown 10K has made donations back to the community in excess of $250,000.
Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K: redondo10K.com. Manhattan Beach 10K: mb10k.com
Runner-up: Village Runner 4th of July 5K. 1811-A Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach. 310-375-2626. villagerunner.com
