Albert Rivera Menudo Run - South El Monte, California - Running

The Albert Rivera Menudo Run is a Running race in South El Monte, California consisting of a Kids Run/Fun Run and 10K and 5K.

We are proud to continue with the legacy of the event that so many have known to be an annual event that friends, families and runners have come to know. Please join us as a repeat runner/walker or as a first time Al Rivera Menudo Run participant.


For over 30 years, the Al Rivera Menudo Run 5k/10k has reached athletes, novices, family, friends, and community members.


Awards: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place M/F by age division and all Kids Run participants
Trophies - Top 3 Teams
Cash Prize Awarded to Top 3 Law Enforcement Teams
(sworn officer teams only qualify for cash)


This event begins on a beautiful August morning at Whittier Narrows Legg Lake Park. As you warm up for the event, you can hear music and laughter while you smell delicious menudo. The starting horn blows and you begin your run with over 400 runners though the scenic lake side dirt trail. Birds, squirrel and ducks are a few friends you meet along the way. When you reach the finish line, cheers from the Girl Scouts are received and that is just the beginning. Menudo, Raffle Prizes, Medal Ceremony and Fine Craft Beer from Chino Valley Brewery is free to all paid registrants. Be a part of history. What is included with your registration? An event T-Shirt, Runners Bag with goodies. End of race water, a banana, bowl of menudo, a cup of draft beer and vendors with samples, information and a free raffle ticket for the various items raffeld and donated by sponsors, members and other organizations.

Invite your friends, family and register as a team!