Road to East Lake 5K

The East Lake Foundation, in collaboration with the East Lake Family YMCA, hosts the Run for East Lake 5K & Fun Run, starting and finishing at Charles R. Drew Charter School's Junior and Senior Academy. Participants will traverse the picturesque East Lake community, including the Villages of East Lake, East Lake Family YMCA, and Charlie Yates Golf Course. The event features a unique route through historic East Lake Golf Club. The East Lake Foundation, established by Tom Cousins, collaborates with community members to promote equitable access to resources, creating mixed-income housing, educational opportunities, and wellness initiatives to revitalize the neighborhood effectively.