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WRITTEN BY KATRINA ZAWOJSKI
South Bay wellness events take you from May to October.
WERUN WEDNESDAY RUNNING CLUB 6:30 p.m. Manhattan Beach
Led by iRun MB, the weRun Wednesday Running Club brings locals together for a 5k or 5-mile run through the streets of Manhattan Beach. Offering free food, drinks and raffle prizes from different sponsors, this weekly workout is here to stay.
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MAY
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EVP BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. North of the Hermosa Beach Pier
This primarily East Coast Professional Beach Volleyball Tour makes its highly anticipated stop in the deep sand of historic Hermosa for their sixth event of the season. evptour.com
AUGUST
16 - 18
NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE’S WEST COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS Hermosa Beach
The pros hit the sand for one of the premier professional beach volleyball leagues in the country.
JULY
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VILLAGE RUNNER 20TH ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY 5K RUN/COMMUNITY WALK AND KIDS DASH 8 a.m. Riviera Village in Redondo Beach
Don’t be surprised by the amount of red, white and blue flashing by, as an expected 4,000 participants show up for the race’s 20th anniversary.
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38TH ANNUAL CATALINA CLASSIC Manhattan Beach Pier
Paddleboards ready. This annual event draws competitors pumped and ready to ride the waters from the South Bay to Catalina Island. catalinaclassicpaddleboardrace.org
JUNE
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SEPTEMBER
REDONDO BEACH TRIATHLON 7:30 a.m. Redondo Beach Pier/Veteran’s Park
Stroke, pedal and stride your way to the finish line in the Redondo Beach Triathlon benefiting the Cheer For Children charity. Choose either the sprint (1/2-mile swim, 6-mile bike, 2-mile run) or mini-sprint (1/4-mile swim, 3-mile bike, 1-mile run) … or marvel from a distance with a beverage between your hands. Register at rbtriathlon.com.
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2013 SOUTH BAY DOZEN 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Torrance Beach
Set your sights on paddle races, ocean swims and relays in this all-day event that aims to encourage community, health, philanthropy, and fun by way of ocean racing. Presented by Hennessey’s and The Jimmy Miller Foundation, with the support of participating sponsors. Event proceeds go to The Jimmy Miller Foundation.
FORMU+LA FUELED CLASS 10 a.m. Near the Manhattan Beach Pier
Sweat and sizzle your way to a lean body with this cardio class lead by formu+La Pilates + Juice. After 50 minutes of beachside circuit training, you’ll definitely want to try one of their organic cold-pressed juices, available for purchase on site. Visit theformulalife.com to sign up.
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SUMMER SHAPE UP SERIES 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hermosa Beach
Fitness guru and The Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels is just one of the talented ladies who will be leading workouts like “Beach Bum,” “Rock Your Core” and “Bikini Bootcamp” in Hermosa Beach. Tickets go fast. Get yours at showclix.com/ event/3750638.
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OCTOBER
46TH ANNUAL MANHATTAN OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT Live Oak Tennis Facility and Mira Costa High School
Presented by South Bay Ford, this actionpacked weekend will showcase men’s and women’s open singles and doubles divisions as well as amateur divisions.
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ANNUAL MANHATTAN BEACH 10K RUN 7:30 a.m.
Kicking off fall is this much beloved race through the hilly tree section, past local favorites, and finishing with views of the Pacific along The Strand—a true community event you won’t want to miss! Register online at mb10k.com.
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