ATHLETE GUIDE

The Crenshaw Mile team has prepared a comprehensive guide - just for you! This guide includes everything you need to know for race week and day. You’ll find information about packet pick-up, race day logistics, how to get to the race, where to park, and more.

See you on the Boulevard!

BAG CHECK

Bag check is available for participants only and located adjacent to the Crenshaw Mile finish line. One bag per participant. Everything you check must be in a bag, as bags are not supplied.

• *One bag per participant.

• *Bring your own bag.

• *Everything you check must be fit in one bag.

• *Consolidate your bags. If you have more than one bag, put them all in a bigger bag, or make sure they are connected to each other. Tie the handles together with a necktie, use a bungee cord, take off your shirt and use it as a rope. Be creative!

• *Don't store your water bottle (or anything else) in the holder on the outside of your bag. They have a habit of falling out.

• *Don't check anything super valuable. We are not responsible for any theft or damages.

GO METRO 

Go Metro to the Crenshaw Mile. Going Metro to the Mile road race as a participant is easy and convenient with two Metro K Line train stations just steps from the route. The starting line is located at the Go Metro K-Line Hyde Park/Nipsey Hussle Square station. The finish line is 1-block from the K-Line Leimert Park Station. Go Metro TAP cards will be provided to participants on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. For details, please see here.

RIDE SHARE

Take ride share to the Crenshaw Mile. Starting line drop off locations are Slauson Ave near Brynhurst Ave (Westside) or Slauson Ave near 11th St (Eastside). Finish line drop off locations: S. Victoria Ave near Olympiad (Westside) or W. Vernon near 11th Ave (Eastside) 

Starting line drop off location: 

Westside: near 3516 W Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90043

Eastside: near 3268 W Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90043

Finish line drop off location: 

Westside: near 3450 W Mt Vernon Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90008

Eastside: near 3350 W Vernon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90043

PARKING & STREET CLOSURES

If you choose to park, you may navigate around street closures for street parking. Please see details about street closure below. We highly recommend parking near the finish line and taking Go Metro to the start. Go Metro TAP cards will be provided to participants first come, first served while supplies last.

• S. Crenshaw Boulevard from W. 59th Street to Homeland Drive / 43rd Street between 12:00AM and approximately 3:00PM on Saturday, April 4

  
  Slauson Avenue from Brynhurst Avenue to 11th Avenue between 12:00AM and approximately 3:00PM on Saturday, April 4

  
  W. Vernon ave / Olympiad Drive from S. Victoria Avenue to Leimert Boulevard between 12:00AM and approximately 3:00PM on Saturday, April 4

  
  No through traffic (business access only) on Degnan Boulevard from 43rd Street to 43rd place between 12:00AM and 1:00PM on Saturday, April 4

  
  

RACE DETAILS

Please plan to arrive 90 minutes before your scheduled race time to ensure a smooth transition into The Crenshaw Mile experience.

Same day registration and packet pick-up will take place at the Athlete’s Village located near 3421 W Slauson Ave

Porta Potties are located within the Athlete’s Village & Finishers Village

Water is provided by Heartbreak LA. There will be water near the starting line and at the finish line.

AWARDS & MEDALS

We will post race results at the Results Tent and hold an awards ceremony at the Finishers Village at 10:30AM including awards for the top 3 runners in each heat. Age group awards will be awarded at the USATF tent.

RACE CODE OF CONDUCT

Participants should conduct themselves in a courteous manner, and respect all fellow participants, volunteers, event staff, spectators, and members of the community. Runners may not engage in any unsportsmanlike conduct that is abusive, harassing, or insulting. Any participant who conducts themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner to fellow participants, volunteers, event staff, spectators, and members of the community may be disqualified or subject to other appropriate penalties at the discretion of The Crenshaw Mile race directors.

SPONSORS

The Crenshaw Mile is powered by Nike LA, Nike Running, Nike LA, Metro, Destination Crenshaw, and USATF

PARTNERS

The Crenshaw is supported by Heartbreak LA, Union Los Angeles, Supervsn, and AG1. The race has also received support from LA City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson (CD8), Councilwoman Heather Hutt (CD10), and LA County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell (District 2).

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

We are thrilled to invite several community partners to create a Finishers Village for participants, spectators, and the community. Thank you to Crenshaw Yoga & Dance, Crenshaw YMCA, American Heart Association, African American Male Wellness Agency, Sankofa Elders Project, Cc & the Free People’s Wellness Clinic, and ICEF Public Schools. Vendors include: By Tara James, Nick The Artist, Gems LA, Crenshaw Juice Co, NE Conaway Peanuts, Disco Fruitas, Snow-Space, and more to be announced.

PRESS/MEDIA POLICY

The Crenshaw Mile welcomes journalists and photographers who would like to cover race day. If you would like to cover a race, please email with the information below. If approved, you will be issued a press badge that will identify you as press.

• Full name(s)

• Phone number(s)

• Media outlet (if applicable)

• Running club affiliation (if applicable)

• Coverage explanation: intended goal, story pitch, is there anyone in particular you’d like to interview, etc

• Are you willing to give Crenshaw Mile the rights to share your photos online for future race promotion purposes? Do you have an Instagram handle you’d like credited?
  

PRO TIP #1

Visit the FAQ’s section of our website. This page has an abundance of information about the event and will address most of the questions that typically arise in planning for a race including packet pickup instructions, wave schedule, awards, and more. For any additional questions, please contact info@thecrenshawmile.com