5k for $5k Scholarship Fundraiser- Compton Run Club
- Date Sat 28th June 2025
- Time 7:30AM PDT
- Location Compton, California
- Price $59.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and athleticism at the 5k for $5k Scholarship Fundraiser hosted by the Compton Run Club on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in beautiful Compton, Los Angeles. This vibrant event aims to raise $10,000 to award two deserving $5,000 scholarships to seniors from Compton Unified High School. Participants can enjoy a scenic 5k run or walk, starting from Alma's Backyard Farm, located at 801 E Redondo Beach Blvd.
The day will kick off with an invigorating yoga session at 7:30 AM, followed by check-in and stretching before the race begins at 8:45 AM. In addition to the 5k, attendees can look forward to music, delicious snacks, and a variety of giveaways, making it a fun-filled family-friendly occasion. Each race packet includes a bib, medal, and a raffle ticket, with opportunities to win exciting prizes! Whether you choose to participate in-person or virtually between June 21-28, this event promises to be a celebration of community and support for local students. Join us for a fantastic day of fitness and philanthropy!
The day will kick off with an invigorating yoga session at 7:30 AM, followed by check-in and stretching before the race begins at 8:45 AM. In addition to the 5k, attendees can look forward to music, delicious snacks, and a variety of giveaways, making it a fun-filled family-friendly occasion. Each race packet includes a bib, medal, and a raffle ticket, with opportunities to win exciting prizes! Whether you choose to participate in-person or virtually between June 21-28, this event promises to be a celebration of community and support for local students. Join us for a fantastic day of fitness and philanthropy!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THE EVENT:
The 5k for $5k Scholarship Fundraiser is an event and race in Compton, CA. Our goal is 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.
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 wanted. The T-shirt order deadline is June 13, 2025. (We may extend if needed. Not guaranteed)
PARKING
Free street parking is available on Redondo Beach Boulevard outside Alma's Backyard Farm.
RACE PACKETS:
Race packets include a bib, medal, giveaways, and raffle ticket. They are available the day of the event.
EVENT CHECK-IN:
When checking in for the event, locate the Compton Run Club table/tent. Be prepared to provide your name.
ESTIMATED EVENT TIMELINE:
* 7:30 am - 7:50 am: Early Yoga (Open to all)
* 8:00 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 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:
For packets that need to be shipped, add the number of packets to be shipped in the section during registration. The following 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 on Avalon, right onto Redondo Beach Blvd. (Alma's Farm)
CHANGES:
**Different location and no street closures**
The 5k for $5k Scholarship Fundraiser is an event and race in Compton, CA. Our goal is 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.
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 wanted. The T-shirt order deadline is June 13, 2025. (We may extend if needed. Not guaranteed)
PARKING
Free street parking is available on Redondo Beach Boulevard outside Alma's Backyard Farm.
RACE PACKETS:
Race packets include a bib, medal, giveaways, and raffle ticket. They are available the day of the event.
EVENT CHECK-IN:
When checking in for the event, locate the Compton Run Club table/tent. Be prepared to provide your name.
ESTIMATED EVENT TIMELINE:
* 7:30 am - 7:50 am: Early Yoga (Open to all)
* 8:00 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 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:
For packets that need to be shipped, add the number of packets to be shipped in the section during registration. The following 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 on Avalon, right onto Redondo Beach Blvd. (Alma's Farm)
CHANGES:
**Different location and no street closures**
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