EVENT INFORMATION

APRIL 4, 2026

The Crenshaw Mile is 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.  Children under 6 years old are welcome to walk/jog the Crenshaw Mile without registering and required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Strollers and walking devices are allowed in the Community 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!

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 (6-12 years old)

8:45AM - Youth Boys (6-12 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

 

USATF & HERSHEY'S RUNJUMPTHROW

USATF & Hershey's RunJumpThrow is a crucial part of USATF’s evolution to help improve the lives of young people, regardless of whether or not they are competitive athletes. In the RJT curriculum, you will find activities ranging from warming up and walking to advanced hurdle and jumping activities. While all these activities meet SHAPE America standards, the most important part of USATF & Hershey's RunJumpThrow is that kids have fun moving their bodies. Come out and meet USA Track and Field Olympians and Paralympians! USATF & Hershey's RunJumpThrow will take place near the finish line of The Crenshaw Mile at Leimert Park Plaza (4395 Leimert Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008). Open to ages 6 - 12.

 

USATF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1-MILE CHAMPIONSHIP

The Crenshaw Mile is proud to host the USATF Southern California 1-Mile Championship, part of the USATF SoCal Road Running Grand Prix Series. This series showcases some of the fastest courses and best road races in the region. USATF members can earn points throughout the season, with medals awarded to the top three finishers in 11 men’s and women’s 5-year age groups. Whether you’re chasing a PR or aiming for a championship title, this is your chance to compete at the highest level. Active USATF membership is required.  Join Team USATF here. For full series details and rules, click here.