5k for $5k Scholarship Fundraiser- Compton Run Club

🏃‍♂️ About the Event:

The 5k for $5k Scholarship Fundraiser is an event and race in Compton, CA. We aim to raise $10,000 to award two $5,000 scholarships to Compton Unified High School Seniors. Compton Run Club, Essentia Water, and partners have come together for this event. Registration includes a bib, medal, giveaways, and entry into the raffle. The event will have music, snacks, raffles, race warm-ups, yoga, and more.

💰 Contribution:

We have raised over $40,000 for Compton High School Seniors so far.

📍 Where:

Alma's Backyard Farm- 801 E Redondo Beach Blvd, Compton, CA. 90220

👕 T-Shirts:

T-shirts are available for add-on purchase. Before check-out, select your t-shirt size. Select "no shirt" from the drop-down box if no shirt is desired. The T-shirt order deadline is June 13, 2025. (We may extend if needed. Not guaranteed) T-shirt design to be announced in May.

🚗 Parking:

Free street parking is available on Redondo Beach Boulevard outside Alma's Backyard Farm.

📦 Race Packets:

Race packets include a bib, a medal, giveaways, and a raffle ticket. They are available on the day of the event.

✅ Event Check-in:

When checking in, locate the Compton Run Club tent and provide your name.

⏰ Estimated Event Timeline:

• 7:30 am - 7:50 am: Early Yoga (Open to all)
• 7:50 am - 8:30 am: Check-in
• 8:30 am - 8:45 am: Announcements/Warm up/Stretching
• 8:45 am - 10:15 am: Run/Walk
• 10:15 am -12:30 pm: Raffle/Food/Vendors/Acknowledgement/Giveaways

🚻 Restrooms:

Restrooms are available onsite.

🌐 Virtual Race:

For virtual races, complete your 5k between 6/21/25 and 6/28/25. Tag the Compton Run Club on social media in a story or post. Packets will be mailed the week following the in-person event.

📬 Shipping Packets:

Add the number of packets in the shipping section. The next screen will request an address.

🧘 Yoga:

If participating in yoga, please bring a yoga mat.

🎟️ Raffle:

Each race packet will have a raffle ticket. Be sure to locate your ticket.

🗺️ Route:

Head west on Redondo Beach Blvd, right onto Avalon, right onto Compton Blvd, right onto Central, right onto Alondra, right onto Avalon, right onto Redondo Beach Blvd. (Alma's Farm)

⚠️ Changes:

N/A

🔗 More Information:

For further details, visit the official race page.