Palos Verdes homeowners can support our local “The Hills Are Alive Race” which benefits Rolling Hills Estates Pepper Tree Foundation. This race is one of the oldest and finest trail races in Southern California and this is their 44th annual race. The Pepper Tree Foundation was established in 1982 to promote citizen contributions and donations to enrich the quality of life in Rolling Hills Estates. The foundation has provided trees, benches, picnic tables and other items which enhance and preserve the city parks and open spaces. This year the race will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Participants will enjoy running or walking on the soft packed bridle trails throughout scenic Rolling Hills Estates. The race starts and finishes at Ernie Howlett Park located at 25851 Hawthorne Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates, and will take runners/walkers through a scenic trail route in the city’s bridle trails and ending back at the park. There will be trophies presented to the top male and female finishers in the 10K Run and 5K Runs. All finishers will receive a custom designed finishers medal. The race will also include chip timing.
The race registration fee is $40 for standard registration which can be dropped off or mailed to City of Rolling Hills Estates, 4045 Palos Verdes Dr North, Rolling Hills Estates. The virtual race fee for 5K or 10K walkers is $30. Checks should be payable to RHE Pepper Tree Foundation and must be received by May 29, 2026. The city offices are open Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For late registration the day of the event, the cost will be $45 and signups begin at 7:00 a.m. on race day at Ernie Howlett Park. Pick up for race packets will be on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at city hall’s council chambers located at 4045 Palos Verdes Dr. North, Rolling Hills Estates. The race package includes a free tee shirt and medal. No strollers or dogs allowed on the racecourse.
For questions about the race or to purchase tickets call (310) 377-1577 ext 110, or click here.
To view my previous article on “The Hills Are Alive Race” click here.
Photo courtesy of the City of Rolling Hills Estates
