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Albert Rivera Menudo Run

Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 8:00 AM PDT

Location
South El Monte, CA
Whittier Narrows Park, 750 S Santa Anita Ave, 91733
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

A cherished community run for over 40 years, offering competitive distances, family fun, and a unique post-race menudo and beer celebration.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Join the long-standing Albert Rivera Menudo Run in South El Monte, a beloved community tradition for over 40 years. Starting on a beautiful August morning at Whittier Narrows "Legg Lake" Park, this event welcomes all — from competitive runners in the 5K and 10K to families enjoying the Fun Run and Kiddy Run. Celebrate your finish with a unique post-race treat: a warm bowl of menudo for all, plus a refreshing beer for those 21 and over.

What to expect

  • Experience a beautiful morning run at Legg Lake Park.
  • Choose from a 5K, 10K, Fun Run, Kiddy Run, or Team Race.
  • Enjoy a complimentary bowl of menudo and a beer (21+) after your race.

Standout details

  • Over 40 years of tradition
  • Post-race menudo for all
  • Free beer for 21+ participants
  • Awards for top age group and team finishers

Perks & features

  • Awards

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Distances & registration

5 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 800m

    Sat, Aug 22, 7:30 AM PDT · From $22.75

    Opens Mar 26, 2026, 8:00 PM PDT · Closes Aug 22, 2026, 4:15 AM PDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Aug 22, 8:05 AM PDT · From $49.25

    Opens Mar 26, 2026, 8:00 PM PDT · Closes Aug 22, 2026, 4:15 AM PDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Aug 22, 8:05 AM PDT · From $49.25

    Opens Mar 26, 2026, 8:00 PM PDT · Closes Aug 22, 2026, 4:15 AM PDT

+ 2 more options
  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Aug 22, 8:00 AM PDT · From $49.25

    Opens Mar 26, 2026, 8:00 PM PDT · Closes Aug 22, 2026, 4:15 AM PDT

  • 6.2 Miles

    Sat, Aug 22, 8:00 AM PDT · From $49.25

    Opens Mar 26, 2026, 8:00 PM PDT · Closes Aug 22, 2026, 4:15 AM PDT

Vibe Check

Push Potential

warm-day exposure

  • Warm season

The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race
From the organizer

For over 40 years, the Al Rivera Menudo Run 5K/10K has reached athletes, novices, family, friends, and community members. This event historically begins on a beautiful August morning at Whittier Narrows "Legg Lake" Park.  This years event will feature a 5k Run, 10k Run, Fun Run, Kiddy Run and a Team Race!

Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in both the 5k and 10k in each of the following age divisions: 0-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+.  *There are no awards for the Fun Run or Kiddy Run*

For the team event, the top 3 teams will receive a trophy.

ALL participants will receive a bowl of menudo, and participants that are 21+ will also receive a beer.  Make sure to bring your ID for your free beer!

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