Event Overview:
The Connecting Compton Relay is a community-based, 13.3-mile (slightly over half- marathon distance) 4-member team relay race. Each member will carry and pass on batons to their teammate at designated exchange zones across Compton. The event is designed to bring together runners of all levels — from first-time participants to seasoned athletes — to experience the power of teamwork, community pride, and fitness while exploring the heart of Compton. There will be no street closures. Each participant should have experience running/walking on sidewalks and streets with traffic.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 6:30 AM meeting time - 7 AM race start
Start/Finish Location: Wilson Park- 123 N Rose Ave, Compton, CA 90221
Parking: Street Parking and Dollarhide Community Center (301 N Tamarind Ave, Compton, CA)
Distance: 13.3 Miles (Half Marathon Distance)
Format: 4-Person Team Relay
Race Concept & Course:
Participants will run a looped route that highlights many areas in Compton. Each leg will begin and end at a relay exchange zone staffed by volunteers. The course will emphasize safety, visibility, and community engagement.
Exchange at Centennial High School (2606 N Central Ave, Compton, Ca 90221- Front of School- Checkpoint 1) Approximately 3.27 miles
Exchange at Compton High School (Alondra side of School, Oleander/Alondra- Checkpoint 2)- Approximately 3.12 miles
Exchange at McDonald's- (7357 Alondra Blvd, Paramount, Ca 90723- Alondra/Garfield- Checkpoint 3) Approximately 3.36 miles
Finish back at Wilson Park (Approximately 3.55 miles)
Event Goals:
Race Packet Pickup:
Bib/Race packet pickup on the following days and times:
Participant Information:
Registration Includes:
Post Race:
Post-race food and music at Wilson Park to celebrate the event.
Feb 28, 2026
Distance — 13.33 Miles
Type — Running
06:30
$140.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Compton.
Compton is one of the Gateway Cities of Los Angeles, and is mainly known for being the birthplace of rappers Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, NWA, DJ Quik, and The Game, as well as of professional tennis players Serena and Venus Williams.
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