Event Details
The SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk
The Walk starts at the Manhattan Beach Pier. Participants walk south toward Hermosa Beach Pier to the turnaround point, then return to Manhattan Beach Pier. The total distance of the Walk is about 3.4 miles. Please turn around at Hermosa and walk back to Manhattan Beach to complete the Walk and receive your medal!
Early Check-In
We strongly urge you to avoid the lines! Pick up your swag bags and T-shirts before the Walk!
Friday, October 16: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday, October 17: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Early check-in is available at these locations:
Manhattan Beach Skechers retail store, 1121 Manhattan Avenue- NEW! Skechers retail store at 2690 Pacific Coast Highway in Torrance
THERE IS NO LONGER ANY CHECK-IN AT THE DEL AMO MALL! - Big 5 Sporting Goods in Torrance at 17542 Hawthorne Boulevard
- Promenade on the Peninsula in Palos Verdes
Event Schedule
Sunday, October 18
Check-in and Registration
Exhibitor and Kid Zone
Parking Information
Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk is offering a FREE public shuttle from two remote parking lots for those attending the event on Sunday, October 18. The shuttle will run from 6:30 am to 1:30 pm from two separate lots:
- Northrop Grumman Parking Lot “R2”
One Space Park Drive
Redondo Beach, CA 90278 - Kinecta Federal Credit Union
1440 Rosecrans Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
With limited parking near the beach, attendees are encouraged to arrive early or utilize the complimentary shuttles from two designated lots.
The parking lots will be open and free to all users (subject to space availability). The shuttles will run continuously during the hours of operation. Please allow 15-20 minutes for each shuttle to loop. The event site is a short five-minute walk down the hill from the drop-off location. Please understand that there is no way to know how many shuttle riders there will be—it changes every year. Please plan for this process to take quite some time. We do try our best to accommodate!
Arrive early for spots on Manhattan Avenue and check this site for lot information: www.downtownmanhattanbeach.com/mapparking.
Note that Manhattan Beach Boulevard will be closed from the Pier to Manhattan Avenue for the Pumpkin Races, so plan accordingly!
Fees
Includes an official event T-shirt and swag bag (both while supplies last), access to the Walk Exhibitor Zone, and a dedicated fundraising page to help support your cause. One hundred percent of proceeds support the Friendship Foundation, public education, and the Skechers national college scholarship program.
Early Registration: $30
Adults and kids - Registration is required for anyone who would like to receive a T-shirt and swag bag (while supplies last).
Team Registration: $30
Per person - Create or join a team during checkout.
Registration (on day of event): $35
Per person - We recommend registering online to avoid the rush.
Registration is optional for babies (even those with a stroller!)
The Pier to Pier Route
Enjoy a scenic 3.4-mile beach walk from Manhattan Beach Pier to the Hermosa Beach Pier and back, featuring stunning ocean views, energizing music, and cheerleaders along the entire route.
Approximate Distance: 3.4 miles total
Water Stations: Located at the MB Pier and at the HB Pier turnaround point.
Route Safety: Look for signage and event volunteers to guide you.
