Blog — Manhattan Beach 10K Run

Thank You For Your Participation!

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Big Thanks From The #MB10k

The 41st running of the Manhattan Beach 10k took place on Saturday, October 6, 2018 and we’d like to give a big thanks to all those who participated in it!

A Word From Our Race Committee

We hope you had a great time at the race!

Your race t-shirts are an ad-free and logo-free piece of artwork. On our website and in this email are where you'll find those that made the day possible.  Please be sure to support those who support the race.

For a complete list of all the businesses and organizations that help make this day possible, please click here.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW BECAUSE WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT OUR 42nd RACE ON OCTOBER 5, 2019!

MANHATTAN BEACH 10K RACE COMMITTEE

Free Photo Downloads

As our gift to you, we are offering FREE photo downloads* (*hard copies are at participant's cost, limit for free downloads is 10 images) Please click here for the 2018 photo link from Endurance Sports Photo.

Two Ongoing Promotions

Tabula Rasa Essentials is commemorating our 41st race by selling 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. Right now these items are 20% off, get them before they are gone! 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!

We’d like to offer our friends at Village Runner, Manhattan Beach a huge thank you! They not only are one of our super sponsors, but they also host registration and bib number pick-up for us and we couldn’t do it without them!

You can get a free 2018 #mb10k shirt if you use the coupon on the back of your bib number while making a purchase at Village Runner, Manhattan Beach until October 31, 2018 (while supplies last and limited to selection available).

Registered participants who show their current year race bib number or to volunteers showing their current year Staff Shirt at Village Runner, Manhattan Beach can also purchase a race shirt. Cash only: $15 or 2 for $20.

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The Unofficial Finish Line

Per tradition, you really haven’t finished the #mb10k until you enjoy a beverage at Shellback Tavern! We took a moment to chat with owner Bob Beverly about why this is the obvious next stop after the race.

Shellback Tavern is the “Unofficial Finish Line” for the MB10k, tell us how you got that title.

The tradition began with the very first race with Shellback Tavern opening early for the race crowd. In the early days it was a lot of can beer to go which was consumed on the street!

Chris Erskine of the Los Angeles Times wrote about Shellback Tavern in August and it was love at first sight for him. What makes people fall in love with Shellbacks?

We have a simple rule. Offer a decent product at a fair price in a friendly environment and you can't go wrong! We are known as a casual non pretentious neighborhood joint. All customers treated with respect and equally. At any time you may find the LA Kings or Galaxy. Mark Cuban has his table. TV personalities and rock stars. We are geared for good times for all.

How long have you been a sponsor of the Manhattan Beach 10k?

Russ Lesser approached us about being an official sponsor about 7 years ago but we have always helped out where needed at the finish area.

Have you run in any of the races yourself?

I personally have not raced but many in my family have participated over the years. I have never missed cheering on the runners.

Shellback Tavern
116 Manhattan Beach Blvd
Manhattan Beach, California 90266
(310) 376-7857

In the News

If you’d like to read about the media coverage for the 2018 race, click on the links below:

Dig MB

Easy Reader News

Daily Breeze

The Beach Reporter

Save Money

Our friends at the Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10k/5k have given our participants a $5.00 discount code to use for their race on February 3, 2019! Code: BEACH Hurry, as it expires on October 31, 2018. Click here to register today.

More Information

Need other information, results, photo link, FAQs, give feedback?

Please visit our website here & our direct email is mb10krun@yahoo.com


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 5, 2019!


Image Credits:  Tabula Rasa, DigMB, John Post, Redondo Beach Super Bowl 10k/5k

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!

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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