• South LA's USA Track & Field sanctioned and certified 1-mile road race on Crenshaw Boulevard in the historic Crenshaw District for all runners, joggers, and walkers 6 years old or older.  

Saturday, April 4, 2026

• In the Crenshaw District in Los Angeles, CA

Schedule of Events

7:00AM - 10:30AM 

• The Crenshaw Mile Athlete's Village featuring warm-up zone, pre-race hydration, same-day registration, and more. Open for participants, coaches, and families. Located near 3419 W Slauson Ave.

8:00AM - 1:00PM

• The Crenshaw Mile Finishers Village featuring race partners, community organizations, local businesses, food, music, and post-race fellowship. Open for participants, coaches, families, spectators, and the community. Located near The Crenshaw Mile finish line (Crenshaw Blvd between W. Vernon Ave & Homeland Dr.) 

9:00AM - 11:00AM

• USATF & Hershey's RunJumpThrow located at Leimert Park Plaza (4395 Leimert Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008) *open for kids until 11AM

Running & Walking Heats

• 8:30AM - Youth Girls (7-12 years old)

• 8:45AM - Youth Boys (7-12 years old)

• 9:00AM - Open Womens (13+)

• 9:15AM - Open Mens (13+)

• 9:30AM - Womens Invitational (Invite only based on time)

• 9:45AM - Mens Invitational (Invite only based on time)

• 10:00AM - Community Walk

  *start times subject to change

• Runners, joggers, and walkers 6 years old or older.

• Children under 6 years old are welcome to walk the Crenshaw Mile without registering and required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

• Strollers and walking devices are allowed in the jog/walk heat only.

• Kids 6-12 years old are invited to participate in USA Track & Field & Hershey's RunJumpThrow (RJT), a hands-on learning program that gets kids excited about physical activity by introducing them to the basic running, jumping, and throwing skills through track & field. Come out and meet USA Track and Field Olympians and Paralympians!

• Participating in a USATF road race generally will not affect your NCAA eligibility as long as you follow all NCAA rules regarding amateurism, such as not receiving compensation for competing, and meet the academic requirements to be eligible for college athletics; however, it's crucial to always check with the NCAA Eligibility Center to ensure your specific situation complies with their guidelines. 

• https://www.movemint.cc/events/crenshawmile

• The Crenshaw Mile starts on S. Crenshaw Boulevard & Slauson Avenue and finishes at the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard & Vernon Avenue

• See more details here.

• Yes, The Crenshaw Mile is USATF & World Athletics certified.

• Registration fee is $35. Don’t wait! Registration price will increase as we get closer to race day. Don’t worry, we’ll announce each price increase in advance so you know when to lock in your spot.

The entry fee includes:

• Official bib number for the race

• Official race t-shirt

• Official finishers award

• Pre-race fuel

• Race hydration 

To be announced. Stay connected with us at @CrenshawMile on Instagram and Facebook for updates.

Yes, registered runners will have access to bag check. Detailed instructions will be emailed to participants during race week.

• Yes, water / hydration for participants will be available at the start & finish.

• LA Metro K-line to Hyde Park stop for athlete check-in & starting line or Leimert Park stop for finish line & RunJumpThrow

• Take rideshare 

  • Starting line drop off location: 

    • Westside: Slauson Ave near S. Victoria Ave 

    • Eastside: Slauson Ave near 11th St 

  • Finish line drop off location: 

    • Westside: Olympiad near S. Victoria Ave

    • Eastside: 11th Ave near W. Vernon Ave

• Registration opens on October 4, 2025 at 10:00AM PST and closes on April 4, 2026 at 9:00AM PST

• No

• Packet pick-up allows participants to “check-in” prior to the event. During packet pick-up, participants are given items such as running bib, official event t-shirt, and goodie bags with items for race partners. Details about packet pick-up will be emailed to participants prior to race week. Stay connected with us at @CrenshawMile on Instagram and Facebook for updates. Details will be emailed to registered participants.

• Yes! Kids between the age of 6 - 12 years old (on the day of the race) may participate in the Crenshaw Mile youth heat.

• Children under 6 years old are welcome to walk The Crenshaw Mile without registering and required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

• Strollers and walking devices are allowed in the jog/walk heat only.

• Kids 6-12 years old are invited to participate in USA Track & Field & Hershey's RunJumpThrow (RJT), a hands-on learning program that gets kids excited about physical activity by introducing them to the basic running, jumping, and throwing skills through track & field. Come out and meet USA Track and Field Olympians and Paralympians!

• Wheelchairs are allowed and welcome in the Community Walk heat only.

• No, only walking devices are allowed on the course.

• Due to insurance coverage, only documented service animals are permitted at the Crenshaw Mile.

• “If you’re not running, you’re cheering.”

• Spectators are encouraged to join various cheerzone’s along the course & join us at The Crenshaw Mile Finishers Village featuring race partners, community organizations, local businesses, food, music, and post-race fellowship. Located near The Crenshaw Mile finish line (Crenshaw Blvd between W. Vernon Ave & Homeland Dr.). More details will be announced. Stay connected with us at @CrenshawMile on Instagram and Facebook for updates.

The Crenshaw Mile will run rain or shine. It will not be postponed or canceled if it rains. In the event of lightning, we will postpone the start time of various heats.