5k for $5k Scholarship Fundraiser

About the Event:

The 5k for $5k Scholarship Fundraiser is an event and race in Compton, Ca. The goal of the event is to raise $10,000 to award two $5,000 scholarships to two Compton Unified School District High School Seniors. Compton Run Club, Mayor Emma Sharif, and partners have come together for this event. Registration includes a bib, medal, and giveaways. The event will have music, snacks, raffles, race warm-ups, yoga, paid food options, and more. 

Where: 

Wilson Park- 123 N Rose Ave, Compton, Ca 

T-Shirts

T-shirts are available for separate purchase. Before check-out, select your t-shirt size. If no shirt is wanted, select "no shirt" from the drop down box. T-shirts are white 100% polyester with blue CRC logo graphic. T-shirt order deadline is August 4, 2023. 

Parking

Free parking is available at Douglas F. Dollarhide Community Center in the parking structure. Address is 301 N Tamarind Ave, Compton, Ca. The Wilson Park is approximately 900 ft North of Dollarhide parking structure. Keep all personal items at home or on-person. No lockers available. 

Race Packets:

Race packets include a bib, medal, giveaways, and raffle ticket. (And T-shirt if ordered) 

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:

7:45am - 8:45am: Registration/Visit Vendors8:45am - 9:00am: Announcements/Route/Restroom9:00am - 9:15am: Warm up/Stretching 9:15am - 10:30am: Run/Walk10:30am - 11:00am: Yoga 11:00am - 12:30pm: Raffle/Food/Vendors/Announcements/Giveaways

Restrooms: 

Restrooms available at Wilson Park.

Virtual Race: 

For virtual races, complete your 5k on 8/19/23 and 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 how many packets to be shipped in the section. The following screen will request 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:

Starting line is on Alameda north of Compton Blvd. Participants will head south on Alameda to Caldwell St and back. Two loops for 3.1 miles.