Join us for the 29th Annual Exer Urgent Care Gator Run Benefitting Manhattan Beach Education Fund! This community-wide event is family friendly and participants are invited to run, walk or push your child in a stroller. Let's unite the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and raise money for MBEF.
Your registration includes an event t-shirt to commemorate the day, plus a delicious Dunkin Donut waiting for you at the finish line. After the race, stop by our vendor tables, connect with the community, and enjoy a festive atmosphere. Bring the whole family, there will be activities to keep the kids entertained. We cannot wait to see you there.
REGISTRATION FEES
Early bird: $30 from 3/21 - 4/4
Regular: $35 from 4/5 - 4/25
Final week: $40 from 4/26 - 5/3
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
29th Annual Exer Urgent Care Grand View Gator Benefitting MBEF 5K
Number Pickup
Pick up at Grand View Elementary
2617 Bell Avenue
Outside by the front office
Friday, May 1
7:45-9:15 AM and 3-5 PM
Sunday, May 3
6:45-7:30 AM
*Bring your confirmation email, or send it with a friend, printed or electronic, no photo ID necessary.
*T-shirts will be distributed, however preferred sizes may not be guaranteed.
*Note, racers who register after 4/16 are not guaranteed a t-shirt due to ordering limitations proximate to race date.
Race Day Information
It is recommended that you walk, bike or get dropped off as parking is limited and the roads will be blocked in preparation for the race. Please arrive by 7:45 AM with your bib on ready to run/walk!
2026 Shirts
T-shirts will be available in youth and adult sizes. If you do not want a t-shirt, you will be able to opt-out on the registration page.
Racers who register after 4/16 are not guaranteed a t-shirt due to ordering limitations proximate to race date.
Course Map
Sponsors
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In Kind Sponsors
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Evy Garay - 4th Grade Grand View Artwork Winner
Questions
Are you interested in volunteering for the race?
Please sign up here.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49AAAA2BA1F9C70-62768807-2026#/
Are dogs or pets allowed on the course with a registered runner?
Pets are not permitted at the 5K.
Are strollers permitted?
Yes! This is a family-friendly run/walk, and strollers or wagons are welcome. For safety, please wait until runners have crossed the start line before proceeding with a stroller.
Can we wear costumes?
Absolutely! We encourage participants to wear school colors or fun, family-appropriate costumes.
Are there restrooms along the race route?
Yes. Restrooms will be available at Grand View. You may also stop by Live Oak to use additional facilities.
How many water stations will be on the route?
There will be four water stations along the course. Thank you to our wonderful sponsors: Exer, MBEF, and Gimlen Ortho for supporting these stations.
Does every runner receive a donut?
Yes, each registered runner will receive one donut.
For event-related questions, please contact Kristen Yoffe at kdyoffe@gmail.com
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kristen Yoffe
