5k for $5k Scholarship Fundraiser- Compton Run Club
5k for $5k Scholarship Fundraiser- Compton Run Club is a running race on August 22–23, 2026 in Compton, CA, with an entry fee of $45.
- Date
- August 22–23, 2026 (38 days to go)
- Price
- $45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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)
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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
0%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hawthorne Muni Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Compton, CA
Nearest Airport
LGB
Long Beach International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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- Race
- 5k for $5k Scholarship Fundraiser- Compton Run Club
- Date
- August 22–23, 2026
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