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

About the Event:

The 5k for $5k Scholarship Fundraiser is a fun run and event in Compton, CA. We aim to raise $10,000 to award two $5,000 scholarships to Compton Unified High School Seniors. We also Registration includes a t-shirt, bib, medal, giveaways, and entry into the raffle. The event will have music, snacks, raffles, race warm-ups, and more. 

Contribution:

We have raised over $55,000 for Compton Unified High School Seniors so far.

Where: 

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

T-Shirts

T-shirts are included with your 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 August 7th. (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 - 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 8/22/2026 and 8/23/2026. 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. 

Raffle:

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

Route:

Streets will be open for this 5k. No street closures. For the 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:

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Join fellow runners on August 22, 2026 for the 5k for $5k Scholarship Fundraiser- Compton Run Club. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Compton.