The countdown is on for one of the best weekends in Manhattan Beach - Hometown Weekend! We are excited to start the tradition off on a healthy note with the 46th Annual Manhattan Beach 10k on October 7 at 7:30 am. We are appreciative of all the people who have registered for the race so far, we are just a few registrations away from being halfway sold out. If you haven’t had a chance to sign up yet, we encourage you to take the time now as prices will go up in early September.
The 2022 MB10k Finisher Tee Reveal
We are thrilled to show you the Finisher Tee for this year! Our race shirts are the best ones out there, in our humble opinion. We have vowed to keep advertising off of them for the last 45 years. It isn't a billboard for sponsor logos, it truly is a work of art! This gorgeous design, by Joe Vickers, will be featured on the back of a yellow tee, with our MB10k Finisher logo on the front. It's a high-quality blend, offered in your choice of long or short sleeve, sizes and styles subject to availability.
You Are Invited To Our 45th Birthday Party!
The 45th Annual running of the Manhattan Beach 10k is taking place on October 1, 2022. And we want you to celebrate this milestone birthday with us! To mark this special occasion, we are opening up online registration on February 12, 2022. This is your opportunity to get the best pricing and guarantee your Finisher Tee size and style after you cross the finish line.
MB10k Registration Closes Tonight!
Online registration closes this evening, October 1, at 6pm PST. We’ll have a special table set up for you at Village Runner, Manhattan Beach to pick up your race bib today from 11am-6pm. Or you can pick it up race morning from 6a-7am near the start of the race. We have no race day registration!
Hurry, MB10k Prices Go Up Tonight!
MB10k In-Store Registration Is Now Open At Village Runner, MB
The 2021 MB10k Finisher Tee Reveal
10 Days of 10k Is Here
The time has come for you to Run Your Own Race for the 43rd Annual Manhattan Beach 10k! You are in control and get to tailor it for yourself - your course, your way, your time. We are excited to see all the places you run or walk for this Special Edition. Give us a shout on social and let us know what your plans are, tag us with #runyourownrace, for any family teams be sure to use #familyteam.
The Latest MB10k Happenings!
Run Your Own Race: 10 Days of 10k!
We are super excited to hear how you will make this 2020 Special Edition MB10k special to you and yours! Will you do the official current course? What about doing it in reverse? The Old Pier Finish Course? Mix it up and do 5k on the sand and 5k on The Strand? Go for a big challenge and run a 10k in the soft sand? Run while you're up at your vacation home in Mammoth, or from where you now reside in Arizona? Do a sunset run? How about for our International friends: will Windsor Palace and Big Ben be the course for you this year? Perhaps you're more into a family affair and are going to walk 1k a day for 10 days with your young kids? The possibilities are endless!! Please send us an email and tell us your plans and don’t forget to share your pics on social media and tag us.
Registration For The MB10k Is Now Open!
Registration for the Special Edition “Run Your Own Race” is open. Please note that registration will be online only via our homepage at mb10k.com. $25 per entry - all ages. We are giving you 10 days of the 10k, spreading out the time you can complete the race in whatever fashion suits you, from October 1 through October 10, 2020. More information on this will be coming in future newsletters. Click the button below to sign up and get ready to lace up and run your own race!
Say Hello To The 2020 MB10k Race Shirt
The Manhattan Beach 10k has been passionate about health and fitness since it was founded during the running boom of 1978! We have 42 years of history to reminisce and celebrate, the excitement of a 2020 Special Edition Race, and look forward to the years ahead. With this in mind, our MB10k race shirt is ‘throwback nouveau’ combining the design of 1982 with an updated logo for 2020.
Race Day Is Saturday, October 6, 2018!
Manhattan Beach 10k Goods
Tabula Rasa Essentials is commemorating our 41st annual race by selling some fun Manhattan Beach 10k goodies! They have bamboo coasters with the 2018 John Post Finisher Tee image and trucker hats with our logo offered in royal blue and grey. Coasters are $12.00 each, truckers are $20.00 each. A portion of the profits will be returned directly to the #MB10k to support scholarships & community fitness-related causes. Thank you for shopping and supporting what we do!
Shop The Day Away In Manhattan Beach After The Race
Speaking of shopping, we have more for you! Back by popular demand, we have teamed up with local Manhattan Beach and South Bay businesses! They have generously offered incentives to our racers during the weekend of the Manhattan Beach 10k Run and Hometown Fair. Any MB10k race participant can visit the following local merchants on October 6 & 7, 2018 with their bib number and claim what they are offering. We hope you enjoy the special deals as you visit!
Please contact the individual business, check their websites or search on social with #mb10k & #2018bibpromo for specific details, rules & restrictions. Some offerings will be available past October 6 & 7, 2018.
There is also a Village Runner coupon on the back of your bib number.
Participating Manhattan Beach Businesses:
Click on names and you will be taken to their websites.
South Bay:
Click on names and you will be taken to their websites.
Bib Number Pick-Up Instructions
BIB NUMBERS ARE NOT MAILED - YOU MUST PICK-UP!
If you registered online, you need to pick up your Bib Number at Village Runner, Manhattan Beach. See dates below and know we very much appreciate you coming Wednesday 10/3/18 or Thursday 10/4/18.
HAVE YOUR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL READY (PRINTED OR ELECTRONIC) TO SHOW THE VOLUNTEERS AT THE STORE.
You need to have a copy of your Registration Confirmation Email at bib pick up. If picking up for another, you will need to have a copy of theirs as well. Your confirmation email is necessary when troubleshooting any problems that may arise when picking up your bib number.
Bib Number Pick-Up at Village Runner, Manhattan Beach:
Today 10/3*
Thursday 10/4*
Friday 10/5
1840 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach
Hours: 10 am - 7 pm Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
*Those who pick up their bibs on these days will have a chance to enter a raffle - several prize levels including a Village Runner $100 Gift Card! Raffle winners will be notified via email. See store for more details/rules/restrictions.
Race Day Bib Number Pick-Up *
6 - 7 am
On Veterans Parkway/greenbelt near the starting line
Look for "Number Pick-Up" signs near 2nd/Ardmore
Please read and BRING YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL (printed or electronic)
*NOTE: WE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU PICK UP YOUR RACE NUMBER IN-STORE PRIOR TO RACE DAY. IF YOU CHOOSE RACE MORNING PICK-UP, YOU MUST ARRIVE BETWEEN 6 - 7 AM. THE RACE STARTS AT 7:30 AM SHARP.
TIMING MATS CANNOT BE LEFT ON INDEFINITELY BECAUSE OF HOW OUR COURSE DOUBLES BACK ON ITSELF.
Looking To Be Entered As A Family Team?
Once you have both bib numbers in-hand, click on this link to fill out the Family Teams form. Family team entry is open until Friday, 10/5 at 8pm and there is no fee to be entered.
The MB10k offers 2-member team categories comprised of FAMILY MEMBERS only: (brother-brother, brother-sister, sister-sister, mother-daughter, mother-son, father-daughter, father-son) Medals will be awarded to the top 10 combined finishing times in each category and teammates do not need to run together. Good luck!
Free Photo Downloads
As our gift to you, we are offering FREE photo downloads* after the #mb10k! (*hard copies are at participant's cost, limit for free downloads is 10 images) Ham it up, have fun, make sure you get your smiling face in front of the Endurance Sports Photo photogs on race day! Then go crazy being social using #mb10k to share race day with your friends and family!
THE MB10K IS A NON-PROFIT EVENT AND THE PROCEEDS ARE DONATED TO COMMUNITY FITNESS-RELATED CAUSES AND SCHOLARSHIPS. THE RACE COMMITTEE ORGANIZERS AND RACE STAFF ARE VOLUNTEERS.
Come celebrate the 41st running of the MB10k and run or walk - October 6, 2018 at 7:30am!
We'll see you at the starting line!
Image Credits: Tabula Rasa Essentials & Downtown Manhattan Beach
Online Registration For The MB10k Opens July 1st
Registration Opens On July 1st
Register online only at mb10k.com for the Manhattan Beach 10k & enjoy EXTRA SAVINGS from July 1 through July 10! Race day is October 6, 2018.
Pricing
July 1st through July 10th prices are:
- $25 Youth (under 15 years old)
- $30 Adults
EXTRA SAVINGS will end July 10th at 11:59 p.m. PDT and prices will increase, so we encourage you to take advantage of this money saving opportunity now!
Added Bonus!
When you register by July 10th you will be guaranteed the t-shirt style and size that you request!
Important
Please note that registration for this special pricing is only available on our website mb10k.com and NOT at the Village Runner, Manhattan Beach. You can register in-store beginning September 1st.
Be Our Friend
Let’s get social! Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for all the latest news, updates, training tips, sponsors, volunteer opportunities & information about our awesome race and our beautiful hometown.
Share with your friends on social media that you have registered for the race and invite them to run or walk with you.
Anytime you post about the race, use our hashtag #mb10k
Image Credit: Endurance Sports Photo
THE MB10K IS A NON-PROFIT EVENT AND THE PROCEEDS ARE DONATED TO COMMUNITY FITNESS-RELATED CAUSES & SCHOLARSHIPS. THE RACE COMMITTEE ORGANIZERS AND RACE STAFF ARE VOLUNTEERS.
We'll see you at the starting line!
Race Day Is Saturday, October 7, 2017!
Bib Number Pick-Up at Village Runner, Manhattan Beach:
Today 10/5*
Friday 10/6
HAVE YOUR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL READY TO SHOW THE VOLUNTEERS AT THE STORE.
Please make sure you have fully read your CONFIRMATION EMAIL and bring a copy with you for pick-up. If picking up for another, you will need to have a copy of theirs as well. Your confirmation email is necessary when troubleshooting any problems that may arise when picking up your bib number.
1840 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach
Hours: 10 am - 7 pm Thursday & Friday
*Those who pick up their bibs on Thursday, October 5 will have a chance to enter a raffle - several prize levels including a Village Runner $100 Gift Card! Raffle winners will be announced after the race via email. See store for more details/rules/restrictions.
Race Day Bib Number Pick-Up *
6 - 7 am
On Veterans Parkway/Greenbelt near the starting line
Look for "Number Pick-Up" signs near 2nd/Ardmore
Please read and BRING YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL (printed or electronic)
*NOTE: IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU PICK UP YOUR RACE NUMBER IN-STORE PRIOR TO RACE DAY. IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO RACE MORNING PICK-UP, YOU MUST ARRIVE BETWEEN 6 - 7 AM. THE RACE STARTS AT 7:30 AM SHARP.
Timing mats cannot be left on indefinitely because of how our course doubles back on itself.
New Awards Stage & Ceremony
The NEW Awards Stage will be on MB Blvd, near Shellback. Timing Company willing, the Awards Ceremony will start at 8:40AM. First through Third will be announced. All others (4th through 10th) may fill out a Recognition Request Form if they would like to be recognized from stage, and we happily announce those individuals on stage as well. Those who place who would simply like to pick up their medal and leave are free to do so at the awards table. We hope to do the same for Teams and 200 lb Division (timing company willing!)
After race morning, all unclaimed awards will be at Village Runner, MB for 1 month after the race. After 1 month, unclaimed awards will be recycled for the future. No awards will be mailed.
Awards will NOT be available at the Hometown Fair. Results only will be posted at Fair.
We appreciate your patience with this new system. Any changes to the above will be announced at the awards stage on race morning.
Our Gift To YOU!
Something special for this year: OUR gift to YOU in honor of our 40th Birthday - FREE photo downloads* after the #mb10k! (*hard copies are at participant's cost) Ham it up, have fun, make sure you get your smiling face in front of the Endurance Sports Photo Photogs on race day! Then go crazy being social using #mb10K to share race day with your friends and family!
Save Those Bib Numbers After The Race
Once again we have teamed up with local Manhattan Beach and South Bay businesses! They have generously offered incentives to our racers during the weekend of the Manhattan Beach 10K Run and Hometown Fair. Any MB10K race participant can visit the following local merchants on October 7 & 8, 2017 with their bib number and claim what they are offering. We hope you enjoy the special deals as you visit! For a full list of businesses click here.
Tabula Rasa is commemorating our 40th birthday with bamboo coasters with images of the races since 1978. Available by race time, coasters are $12.00 each and a portion of the profits will be returned directly to the #MB10K to support scholarships & community fitness-related causes.
Show your BIB, buy 4 coasters & pick your 5th coaster for FREE!
(Now thru Sunday October 8th, 2017)
Village Runner, Manhattan Beach is also offering a special promotion for our 40th from October 7-15, 2017. For every gift certificate purchase of $140 or more, they will donate $40 to the Mira Costa Cross Country program.
#MB10K Snapchat Geofilter
After you cross the finish line, be sure to use the #mb10k Snapchat Geofilter and share your accomplishment with all your adoring fans!
There’s Still Time To Register
If you haven't had a chance to sign-up yet, there's still time! Registration is going on at Village Runner, Manhattan Beach through October 6, 2017, before 7 p.m.
There is no race day registration!
Image Credit: John Post
THE MB10K IS A NON-PROFIT EVENT AND THE PROCEEDS ARE DONATED TO COMMUNITY FITNESS-RELATED CAUSES & SCHOLARSHIPS. THE RACE COMMITTEE ORGANIZERS AND RACE STAFF ARE VOLUNTEERS.
WE'LL SEE YOU AT THE STARTING LINE ON OCTOBER 7, 2017 AT 7:30 A.M. SHARP!
Image Credit: John Post
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Spotlight On Club Ed
One Of Our Faves
The South Bay is fortunate to have many run clubs. One of our personal favorites is Club Ed! This group always has a huge presence at the #mb10k each year and we appreciate their support and participation.
We had the good fortune to interview the head honcho himself, Ed Avol and a prominent member of the club and elite runner in her own right, Nathalie Higley.
About Club Ed
Club Ed is a running club whose goal is to help runners of all ages and fitness enjoy the sport of running at all levels of speed, experience, and talent. It provides organized venues for members to train and experienced guidance to help runners of all levels improve. With a low-key approach to personal improvement fueled by each runner’s individual motivation, the club provides a way for new runners to meet other local runners, discover new places to run, and to learn and practice better ways to train. It also encourages support of the local running community by helping out at local races and encouraging members to challenge themselves through periodic racing.
For more iInformation about Club Ed click here.
Our Q & A With Ed
When and how did you start club Ed?
I previously had coached the Manhattan Beach Track Club (MBTC) in the latter half of the 1980s, then moved away for a job opportunity. When I returned to the area in 1992, several former runners from MBTC approached me and asked if I would coach them again…so I did.
What is your running philosophy?
I approach running as a lifetime activity – at most any age, you can train and run and race, at a level of competition and achievement that you define for yourself. Running is social at times, and hard work at other times. Training–wise, I believe in a strong foundation of distance upon which interval training, recovery days, and a structured plan (instead of random running) combine to lead to personal improvement…but it comes from the individual – I cannot “force” you to run.
What is your favorite #mb10k moment?
Historically, a highlight for me was something we don’t do anymore -- running out and back on the pier (in the old days of the race) in the last rush to the finish. Nowadays, an annual highlight is getting to that seemingly never-ending last mile along the Strand, where the Finish Line doesn’t seem to ever be getting much closer…but you somehow get there!
What are your best tips to train for a 10k?
Give yourself time to build a base – trying to do this in a few weeks is a prescription for injury and frustration. For most any distance and any running, getting a training partner – someone with whom to share the highs and lows, someone to keep you “honest” in your effort and consistency, even someone to “guilt” you into showing up on those days you are dragging and don’t want to run – is the best thing you can do for your training.
What's your best race tip for a first time/novice runner for a 10k?
Have a plan … and work towards it. Preparation, consistency, confidence, and commitment dramatically improve the chances for success.
Our Q & A With Nathalie
Why do you run with Club Ed?
I always feel it is better to run with a group. The club is an opportunity to get together and train with people who are very friendly and have access to a very knowledgeable coach. There’s a need to be social, to be challenged and to be better and the club meet those needs. It also feels like a family and a social gathering, you see these people on a regular basis and you share a passion for running with them.
How many #mb10k races have you run?
I think about 17 or 18.
How many of these have you won?
12! (Way to go, Nathalie!)
What do you love about the #mb10k?
It is always nice to get to the finish and see the beautiful pier. It is a great course and a challenging course. I enjoy seeing all the people cheering you on and listening to the music and all the support along the way. It is fun and entertaining and always fun to head off to the Hometown Fair Beer Garden afterwards!
Save money & register before midnight tonight! (we’re talking 11:59 p.m. people) Fees increase September 20th!
2 ways to register:
- Online at www.mb10k.com until 9.26
- In-store at Village Runner, Manhattan Beach until 9.30
- 1840 N Sepulveda Blvd.
- Hours: 10-7 Monday through Saturday, 11-6 Sunday
Please Note!
No race day registration!
- Walkers welcome
- Please no strollers or dogs
- Bib number pick-up at Village Runner, Manhattan Beach on:
Wednesday, September 28
Thursday, September 29
Friday, September 30
Image Credit: MB10K
WE'LL SEE YOU AT THE STARTING LINE ON OCTOBER 1, 2016!
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People That Spread The #MB10K Love
Lending A Hand
We reached out to 2 popular websites and asked if they would promote our race. They kindly did and we are so grateful for their help! Check out their promotions for the run:
Spotlight On Dig MB
Are you up on all the happenings going on in the thriving city of Manhattan Beach? If you’d like to be more in the know, visit Dig MB here. This website is dedicated to keeping the community informed about all things from beach volleyball to education to where to get some grub and all things in between.
The Birth Of Dig MB
Jeanne Fratello, editor, saw that there was a need for a daily news source for all the events going on in Manhattan Beach and wanted to create a real booster for the city and share the great and positive things that happen here.
Where Did The Name Come From?
A lot of ideas were passed around but they decided to go with Dig MB because they really dig and love this place. What’s not to love?! It’s also evocative of digs made in volleyball and the simple act of digging in the sand.
How Dig MB Spreads The Good News
Besides updating their website constantly, Jeanne aims to send out a daily email newsletter featuring an event or issue. She also manages their very active Facebook account as well as Instagram and Twitter. Make sure to follow them so you can stay in the know!
You can reach out to her through email or social channels to alert her about an upcoming event. Dig MB is here for you and is a resource for the community of Manhattan Beach.
Spotlight On South Bay By Jackie
Jackie’s website is another gem to read about happenings not only in Manhattan Beach, but all over the South Bay. Jackie’s site is bursting with information about where to dine, what events are taking place and even an internet radio show highlighting those making a difference in our community. We love her So Bae section which features links for tweens, teens & young adults!
Follow Jackie Here
Check out her website: South Bay By Jackie
Or on social: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Help Spread The Word
We would love if you could spread the word about the Manhattan Beach 10K Run! All proceeds go directly back to our community so the more exposure we get the more $$$ for our terrific town! You can send a tweet, a shoutout on Instagram or Facebook, a newsletter or whatever creative way you come up with! Tag us on social so we can repost and use #mb10k. Thank you for you help and participation in our event!
Early Registration For The MB10K
Pricing now - September 19th:
Register online at mb10k.com
$30 Youth (under 15 years old)
$35 Adults
Please Note!
Registration in-store at Village Runner, Manhattan Beach opens September 1st and closes September 30th . Online registration at mb10k.com will close on September 26th.
WE'LL SEE YOU AT THE STARTING LINE ON OCTOBER 1, 2016!
Image Credits: Dig MB & South Bay by Jackie
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Extra Savings!
Register Now!
Register today at mb10k.com for the Manhattan Beach 10K Run and enjoy EXTRA SAVINGS!
Pricing
July 1st through July 10th prices are:
- $25 Youth (under 15 years old)
- $30 Adults
EXTRA SAVINGS will end July 10, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. PDT and prices will increase, so we encourage you to take advantage of this money saving opportunity now!
Incentive
Besides saving money at this time, we’ve added an extra bonus. If you register by July 10th you will be guaranteed the t-shirt style and size that you request!
Important!
Please note that registration for this special pricing is only available on our website mb10k.com and NOT at the Village Runner, Manhattan Beach. You can register in-store during the month of September.
#MB10K
Share with your friends on social media that you have registered for the race and invite them to run with you. Use the hashtag #mb10k when you post!
Remember that the profits from this run go directly back to our Manhattan Beach schools and parks, so we want to get as many sign-ups as possible to keep generating those dollars back to the community.
We’ll see you at the starting line on October 1st, 2016!
Image Credit: Chris Miller
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We've Got A New Look!
Check Us Out!
We have a fresh, new look for the 39th running of the Manhattan Beach 10K Run! We have revamped our website and hope you agree that it looks pretty snazzy! If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, please do so here.
Take Note
First things first - please note that the race will take place on Saturday, October 1st, 2016 with a start time of 7:30 a.m. sharp.
Race Registration
Registration for the race will be coming soon, so keep an eye out for it. In the meantime, gather all your family and friends and encourage them to come out and run with you or cheer you on along the beautiful course!
Let's Be Friends
Let’s get social! Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for all the latest news, updates, training tips, sponsors, volunteer opportunities and information about our awesome race and our beautiful hometown. Anytime you post about the race go ahead and use #mb10k, you never know, we may feature your post on our social pages. We can’t wait to see what you are up to with your race day training!
Image Credit: Endurance Sports Photo
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