Run, Walk, Hit, Swing, Party in Hermosa this Weekend

There's lots going on in Hermosa Beach this weekend, with a fundraising party to cure kids' cancer, a pier-to-pier run/walk, some beach tennis action and opening day for Little League.

Started in 2005, the GI Joe Spring Pier 2 Pier Run/Walk begins in Hermosa at the pier, goes to the Manhattan Beach Pier and then back to the HB Pier. This year's event takes place Saturday beginning at 7 a.m. The Retro Run, in which participants run backwards, begins at 8:15 a.m. 

The events are for all ages, you can run/walk solo or as teams of 3, 4, 5, 10 and 15, you can have your photo taken at the finish line, there's an after-party at Cantina Real, prizes and more. Fees range from $15 to $338.

You can register online until 9 p.m. tonight.

May the luck of the Irish be with you a tad early this weekend when you watch or participate in a St Patrick’s Day Beach Tennis Tournament Saturday and Sunday at 14th Street and The Strand. You can register to play at the tournament and they'll even provide you with a paddle and/or doubles partner if you need one.

Men’s and women’s doubles play starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, with singles and mixed doubles play Sunday beginning at 9 a.m. You can register online or in-person at the tourney for $30 for one event and $40 for two.

Hermosa Beach Little League baseball launches its season with opening day Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clark Field. The day will also serve as Photo Day. 

It's not too late to buy tickets for the 7th Annual Adrienne’s Search for Children’s Cancer Cure dinner event held Saturday from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Hall, 2515 Valley Drive.

The event is open to all ages and will include arts and crafts for kids, silent auction and cash bar. Feed the Kitty will provide music.

A buffet offering salmon, chicken, salad, rice and more from Rafael Solorzano of Delzano's and Lunada Bay House will be served by members Mira Costa High School students who are in the Key Club and the S Club.

Tickets are $30 each; children under 12 are free.

You can buy tickets online, at the door or call (31) 940-9200 for more information. Proceeds will benefit Shred Kids’ Cancer, a nonprofit that helps children help their peers who are battling the disease.