2020 Manhattan Beach 10k
Rachel Judson
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.

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Upcoming Events To Check Out

 

Come Say Hi At The Farmers Market

The #MB10K is going to be at the Manhattan Beach Farmers Market on Tuesday, September 6, 2016! We will have a booth with some exciting giveaways! While you are there, take a stroll around the vendor booths to check out all the local summer produce, seafood and artisan hot and prepared food.

#MB10K Giveaways

  • Stickers
  • Buttons
  • Discount code for online registration (can only use on 9.6.16)

How To Get The Goods

  • If you come wearing an MB10K t-shirt you can choose any 1 of the 3 giveaways!
  • If you follow us on Facebook - Manhattan Beach 10K Run, Instagram - @mb10krun or Twitter - @mbeach10k you can choose a sticker or button!
  • If you post on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter about the race while AT the booth you can receive a discount code for online registration (can only use on 9.6.16)

Hours

Tuesday 11:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where

13th Street between Morningside Drive and Valley/Ardmore

Parking

Metered parking is available in the underground Metlox parking lot.

We look forward to seeing you there! Make sure to stop by early before all the goodies are gone. For more details about the Manhattan Beach Farmers Market, visit their website here.

 
 
 

Need A Training Run?

Join the LA Kings and Daryl Evans at the Annual LA Kings 5K Run / Walk benefiting the Hydrocephalus Association on Saturday, September 17! We believe this is a great training race to prep yourself for the #mb10k and an awesome charity event. It takes place in Redondo Beach, starting in the Riviera Village near Village Runner.

Vendor Village

Bring the family and stop by the booths after the race for all kinds of fun activities. They will have hockey games, raffles, Bailey (the LA Kings mascot) will be there, members of the Ice Crew and some LA Kings players will be there as well!

For More Information & Online Race Registration

Visit: LAKings.com/5k

Prices increase on 9.1.16

 

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: Manhattan Beach Farmers Market & LA Kings

 
 
 
 

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Tips To Crush The Manhattan Beach 10K

 

Meet Erik

We have a guest writer for this week’s newsletter! Erik Taylor  is a local personal trainer in the South Bay and has a long history of running. You can check out more about him here: www.taylorsfitness.com

It’s August!

How did that happen already?  As the summer flies by, before you know it Fall will be here and you will be toeing the line on 3rd and Valley (or 4th and Ardmore) on that 1st Saturday of October.

There are less than 9 weeks to prepare for the race.  Now for the veterans who have run this race, that is no problem.  You have plenty of time, plenty of race experience, and you know exactly what to expect from a race course that definitely offers up its moments, to put it kindly.  

The #MB10K Is Special

The Manhattan Beach 10K is a race like no other.  It has a long tradition of bringing out some of the best runners in the South Bay. You run the final mile along the beach, finishing at the beautiful pier. They have team divisions like Mother-Daughter or Brother-Sister. After the race you will receive the best race T-shirt around, because the back of the shirt doesn’t look like a side panel of a NASCAR. Finally, let’s not forget about the P.I.E.R Group who are a group of locals that have run all 39 years.  I grew up in the Midwest and I’ve run hundreds of races and have never seen anything like this.

Are You Doing The Work?

So my question to you is…have you been putting in the work?  When training for a 5K procrastination is almost a given for many and often a badge of honor.  But a 10K is a little harder to get a passing grade in without putting in some work.  Give yourself a chance to run well and enjoy the race by putting in the road work and hitting the weights to help prepare your body for race day.

Tips To Help You Crush It On October 1st

1. It’s got to be the shoes, it’s got to be the shoes.  If you bought your shoes in 2015 or earlier it’s time for a fresh pair of kicks.  By far the most important purchase you will make and money well spent.  I suggest you head into the Village Runner and get fitted for a shoe that fits your biomechanical needs.  Do not forget to throw in a good pair socks to boot, there is nothing worse than blisters on your feet.

2. Get on a program.  Google is your friend here.  Look up 10K running plans and print off a copy. I suggest looking for a beginner or intermediate plan that fits your level of fitness.  If you are not sure about your current running level, be conservative and get a beginner plan.  DO NOT deviate from the program, it will only help you!

3. Oh those hills! The MB 10K course is hilly.  You have to plan some of your training around this fact.  Be proactive and do some of your training runs on hill courses or do hill repeats.

4. Hit the weights.  Strength training offers many benefits that go way beyond helping your running performance.  Squats, push-ups, inverted rows, and core work are all a perfect place to start. You do not need to become a power lifter but adding a little strength to your body will only help.

5. Hydrate!  There is nothing wrong with stopping at one of the water stations and taking a few sips.  Be smart!

6. Soak it in.  As I said, this race is like no other.  Enjoy the views and the crowd cheering you on to the finish!

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 Credit: Gaffney

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