Downey 5K for TLC

Lace up your sneakers and join the City of Paramount for our annual 5K/1K Run/Walk & Health and Wellness Fair! Whether you’re racing to the finish line or strolling with family and friends, this event is all about moving your body, feeling good, and celebrating a healthier Paramount together. Stick around after the run to explore wellness resources, fitness activities, giveaways, and fun for all ages. Best of all, every dollar raised directly supports the Paramount Education Partnership (PEP) Scholarship—so every step you take helps invest in our students’ future! 🏃‍♀️💙🎓

Join the Cerritos Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with the Crimson & Cream Community Foundation for our annual Walk for Education. Proceeds will help our chapter continue to provide scholarships to high school seniors in our service area. Our chapter services the cities of Cerritos, Bellflower, Norwalk, La Mirada, Whittier, Hawaiian Gardens, Santa Fe Springs, Artesia and Downey. Over the 26 plus years we have provided $167,000 in scholarship funds to students. Thank you in advance for your donations this year! We truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you on June 6, 2026.

Norwalk 5K Run – June 7, 2026

Get ready to break a sweat at the 3rd Annual Norwalk 5K Run on Saturday, June 7! Whether you enjoy running or walking, this event has something for everyone—including the Children’s 1K Dash (for youth ages 4–12) and Runners Village, featuring a fitness expo, interactive demos, food trucks, and free giveaways.

Limited space available, so sign up today!

GENERAL INFORMATION

Bib Pick-Up

Early bib pick-up will be held at the Norwalk Arts & Sports Complex, 13000 Clarkdale Avenue

• Friday, June 5: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm

• Saturday, June 6: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

• Sunday, June 7: Beginning at 6:30 am (near start line)

Must bring a valid photo ID or registration email.

Pets

Friendly pets are allowed and must be leashed at all times and accompanied by a Runner/Walk participant.

• Leashes must be 5ft or less

• Please line up toward the back at the start

• Keep pets to the side of the course for everyone's safety.

Strollers

Families may bring strollers at their own risk.

• Line up toward the back at the start

• Keep to the side of the course.

• Only registered participants with a BIB will receive a finisher medal.

T-Shirts

All registered participants will receive an event t-shirt.

Awards

All finishers earn a race medal.

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals will be awarded to overall male and female winners in each age category:

• 17 & Under

• 18-29

• 30-39

• 40-49

• 50-59

• 60 & Older

The top three male and female winners will receive a cash prize:

• 1st place: $500

• 2n place: $250

• 3rd place: $100

EVENT SCHEDULE

6:30 am - Bib pick-up

8:00 am - Children's 1K Dash Start

8:20 am - Welcome

8:30 am - 5K Start

9:30 am - Awards presentation

11:00 am - Event concludes

Come join us at the 3rd Annual City of Artesia 5K Run/Walk! The goal of our event is to promote health and fitness in the Artesia Community! We invite you to run or walk our event, meet new friends, and enjoy our Health & Wellness expo afterwards, featuring food truck, vendors, giveaways, and more! Event is rain or shine!

Race Bib Pickup: Participants will be able to pick up their race bibs early on Thursday, November 19 and Friday November 20 at the Albert O. Little Community Center at Artesia Park (18750 Clarkdale Ave.) during the hours of 5pm-8pm. Bibs can also be picked up the day of the race before 6:30am!