Event Overview:
The Connecting Compton Relay is a community-based, 13.45-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 brings together runners of all levels — from first-timers to seasoned athletes — to experience the power of teamwork, community pride, and fitness while exploring the heart of Compton. This is an unsanctioned race with no street closures. Each participant should have experience running/walking on sidewalks and streets through traffic, including at intersections.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 6:30 AM meeting time - 7 AM race start
Start/Finish Location: Compton VFW parking area- 303 E Palmer St, Compton, Ca 90221
Parking: Street Parking
Distance: 13.45 Miles (Slightly over Half Marathon Distance)
Format: 4-Person Team Relay (Women, Men, Co-ed)
Registration:
Total team cost is $128.20. The team captain should register the entire team with the signup link above. At packet pickup, the team captain is required to bring waivers for the rest of the team.
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.
- Leg 1: VFW → North on Alameda → Left on El Segundo → Left on Central (Approximately 3.21 miles)
https://www.strava.com/routes/3453480572785629852
Exchange to Leg 2 at Centennial High School (2606 N Central Ave, Compton, Ca 90221- Front of School- Checkpoint 1)
- Leg 2: Centennial High School → Continue on Central → Left on Alondra (Approximately 3.16 miles)
https://www.strava.com/routes/3453465976112979924
Exchange to Leg 3 at Compton High School (Alondra side of School, Oleander/Alondra- Checkpoint 2)
- Leg 3: Compton High School → Continue on Alondra (Approximately 3.45 miles)
https://www.strava.com/routes/3453466161731343848
Exchange to Leg 4 at McDonald's- (7357 Alondra Blvd, Paramount, Ca 90723- Alondra/Garfield- Checkpoint 3)
- Leg 4: McDonald's → Left on Garfield → Left on Somerset/Compton Blvd (Approximately 3.65 miles)
https://www.strava.com/routes/3453466161737421288
Finish back at VFW
Event Goals:
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Promote Health & Wellness: Encourage physical activity and teamwork within the community.
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Highlight the City of Compton: Showcase local parks, schools, and neighborhoods in a positive light.
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Foster Community Pride: Unite residents, organizations, and small businesses through a signature citywide event.
Race Packet Pickup:
Race packet pickup on the following day and time:
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Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10:00 am - 1pm- At Compton Airport- 901 W Alondra Blvd. Compton, CA 90220
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Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6pm-8pm- Centennial High School- 2606 N Central Ave
Compton, CA 90221 (Behind the school at track area) (Track Thursdays)
Participant Information:
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Team Size: 4 members per team
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Categories: Men's, Women's, and Co-ed
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Co-ed teams should include 2 women and 2 men
Registration Includes:
Post Race:
Post-race food and music at the VFW to celebrate the event.
Please Note:
The 4th leg for each team should wear the bib for time-tracking purposes.
Full Route on Strava:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3453482244785098600