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49th Annual Manhattan Beach 10K

Price: $50.60
incl. $5.60 Fee
($45.20: Ages 0 - 14)
Time: 7:30AM PDT 10:00AM PDT
Registration ends October 2, 2026 at 7:00pm PDT

Virtual 10K

Price: $34.40
incl. $4.40 Fee
Time: 7:30AM PDT 10:00AM PDT
Registration ends September 15, 2026 at 6:00pm PDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.mb10k.com/.

Description

Come join us for the 49th annual Manhattan Beach 10K on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 7:30 am. Experience one of the most scenic 10K courses in the South Bay with live music and a post-race expo at the finish line! 4,000 runners will take to the streets for this course through downtown and residential Manhattan Beach, finishing at the Manhattan Beach Pier. Awards given to top 10 in age group and team categories with prize money awarded to overall winners.  This is an RRCA California 10K State Championship race with medals giving to overall, 40+, 50+ and 60+.

FEES

REGISTRATION - ALMOST SOLD OUT - OVER 90% FULL
$45/ages 15+ | $40/ages 0-14

VIRTUAL OPTION - $30

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Live Event Information

COURSE

START:
7:30am sharp! Our split start is located at Ardmore Ave & 4th Street and Valley Drive & 3rd Street, in Manhattan Beach. Both groups head north until they merge at 15th Street (1/2 mile).

FINISH:
The 6.2-mile race finishes just south of the Manhattan Beach Pier, in the lower parking lot.

T-SHIRTS

Soft, high-quality, ad-free FINISHER shirts are distributed immediately following the race. Please have your bib in-hand for shirt pick-up. Short sleeve and long sleeve styles offered, sizes and styles subject to availability.  Shirts are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who register by April 3 are guaranteed your preferred shirt size and style.

**Note:  shirt sizes are unisex and run a little small, so please be aware when choosing your shirt size during registration.

AWARDS

First 10 places in each division, including family teams and 200+lbs. Special prizes go to the 1st Manhattan Beach resident (male & female) as well as division winners.

Overall male and female winners will receive a monetary prize of $250 each.  There is a $1000 bonus for breaking the course record.

We are pleased to have been selected by the Road Runners Club of America as their California 10k State Championship for the third straight year! At our October 3rd race the RRCA will give out Championship Awards for Open, 40+, 50+, and 60+ groups.

Awards presentation takes place as soon as results are in for top finishers. Awards stage is located in North Upper Pier parking lot.

DIVISIONS:
(male & female) 9-11, 12-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+

Unclaimed awards can be picked up at Village Runner - Manhattan Beach starting at noon on race day until the end of October during store hours.

FAMILY TEAMS

We offer family team categories comprised of TWO runners each:
brother-brother
brother-sister
sister-sister
mother-son
mother-daughter
father-son
father-daughter
grandparent-grandchild

Medals will be awarded to the top 10 combined finishing times in each team category. There is no fee to be entered as a team and team members do not need to run together. Once you have your Race Bibs in hand, you'll be able to sign up for Family Teams. Instructions will follow closer to race day.

200lbs+ DIVISION:
We offer a 200+lbs division (male & female) with medals awarded to the top 10 finishers. There is no fee to be entered into the 200lbs+ division. Once you have your Race Bibs in hand, you'll be able to sign up for this division. Instructions will follow closer to race day.

PICKING UP AWARDS
All Family Teams and 200+lbs medals will ONLY be available for pick up at Village Runner, Manhattan Beach, starting at noon on race day until the end of October.  They will NOT be presented at the race.

 

NUMBER PICK-UP

Bring your confirmation email or photo ID, or send it with a friend, printed or electronic, to Village Runner - Manhattan Beach on Thursday or Friday prior to the race from 10:00am - 7:00pm, or 6:30 - 7:30am on Race Day by Ardmore & 2nd Street (on the greenbelt near the start line).

RACE DAY EXPO

Visit our race day expo for snacks, giveaways, goodies, and more from our many partners! Located in the parking lots above the FINISH line, it's a great place to connect with friends and snap some pics before the awards presentation.  Check out our WEBSITE for list of expo vendors. 

Virtual Option

 

Prefer to Run Your Own Race? You can still join us virtually! Your registration will include a shirt and a virtual bib which will be emailed to you after race day!

Virtual race shirt pick up will be at Village Runner - Manhattan Beach starting  at noon on race day until the end of October. You can also opt to have your shirt  mailed to you for a fee, simply select the mailing option in your registration.  You must select the mailing option for each shirt if you're registering multiple people.

Race Contact Info

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FAQ

More information can be found at MB10K FAQs

Directions

Drop off at 2nd Street & Valley Drive, dual start at 3rd & Valley and 4th & Ardmore in Manhattan Beach

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