Lakewood Run offers healthy fun for a good cause

Lakewood Run offers healthy fun for a good cause

Published on November 07, 2025

Rain or shine, the 35th annual Lakewood Run, "Powered by Heart, Fueled by Community," returns on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Deputy Sheriffs, recreational runners, families and kids will gather at the starting line in front of the Lakewood Sheriff's Station for the event's 5K Run/Walk/Ruck or the 10K Run course for time.

Rucking is the action of walking with a weighted rucksack (backpack) on your back. Rucking is a low-impact exercise based on military training workouts. Please bring your own ruck and weight; equipment is not included.

Check out the Lakewood Run website at https://www.lakewoodrun.com and register online now.

Run for a great cause

Your support of the Lakewood Run funds the Soroptimist International of Lakewood/Long Beach Live Your Dream program to assist women who provide the primary financial support for their families by giving them resources to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.

Proceeds also benefit high school girls through the Dream It, Be It program that provides access to professional role models and career education.

In addition, Run proceeds help local organizations such as Su Casa~Ending Domestic Violence, Friends of the Lakewood Sheriff's Station Fund, and 9-9-9 for Kids (a program benefitting foster children in L.A. County).

Registration details

Get the current registration rates at the Lakewood Run website. Register early for the best rates.

On the day of the event, registration begins at 6:30 a.m. The 10K Run starts at 8 a.m. and the 5K Walk/Ruck/Run starts at 8:10 a.m.

Pre-registered runners can also pick up their race packet on Friday, March 6 from 5-8 p.m. at Lakewood Center mall at Center Court near Macy's.

To inquire about group rate entries or to get more event information, email [email protected].

Professional timing will be used. Medals will be awarded to 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place finishers in each category of the 5K and 10K running events. All finishers for the 5K/10K will receive finisher medals.

Fun for participants and spectators

The day includes a Health Expo, featuring physical, mental and financial health experts.

The Expo will include a fun scavenger hunt with a treasure map included. Visit all the experts for your chance to win amazing prizes and giveaways.

Food trucks will also be on site.

Event partners

• Lakewood Center
• City of Lakewood

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