Join us on the second annual Bell Gardens Rises. Sponsored by the City of Bell Gardens, this 5K is flat and fast. For those of you aiming for a personal best time, this is the run for you.
The City of Bell Gardens was incorporated as a general law city in 1961. It is bordered by the City of Commerce, Downey, South Gate and Bell. The City has a population of approximately 44,000 in an area of 2.5 square miles and is located in the southeastern part of Los Angeles County.
The City boasts of offering beautiful parks, emerald green soccer fields, childcare centers, a sparkling lake stocked with fish and waterfowl, and a community golf course. Also, while the economy is facing many challenges throughout California, the City of Bell Gardens continues to grow and prosper.
For more information visit: bellgardens.org
Course Description
Bell Gardens Rising 5K course is designed to provide fast times and it’s ideal for spectators. This is a two loop course that covers flat wide public streets of Bell Gardens. Participants will start at Veterans park at then cover of Perry and Suva, then head east towards Scout Street, then back to complete the loop on Florence Place. Making a turn on Perry then onto lap 2. Water station will be available at the start of the second loop. The Kids half mile is out and back on Suva Street. Road will be completely closed for traffic.
Race Day Schedule
Kids Run: 9:30 AM
5K Run: 8:30 AM
Please line up at the starting line no later than 8:15AM
Starting Line Rules
Pets on a leash and must start with their owners on the back of the line with the strollers and parents. Slower runners/joggers start just behind the front group, which consist of 5-7 minute per mile runners.
Event Day Parking
Free parking around the perimeter of Veterans Park, 6662 Loveland Street,
Free Parking at Suva Intermediate School - next door to Veterans Park.
Runner drop-off at Perry Road and Loveland Street.
Course Map
Parking Map
Elite Runners Performance-Based Prize Money
Sponsored by Aztlan Athletics
Men
1st Place $150
First Under 14:30.0 | $300
First Under 14:00.0| $500
First Under 13:30.0 | $750
First Under 13:00.0| $1000
Women
1st Place $150
First Under 16:30.0 | $300
First Under 16:00.0 | $500
First Under 15:30.0 | $750
First Under 15:00.0 | $1000
For more information contact Jose@AztlanAthletics.Org
Includes a T-Shirt and finisher medal
Saturday, March 9, 2024 @ 6:00AM - 7:45AM
REGISTRATION CLOSES @7:45AM FIRM
NO REFUNDS
At Veterans Park
For sponsorship opportunities for this and other events contact us at info@aztlanathletics.org.
For more information on volunteering for one of more of these events contact Johanna Guerrero at Johanna@AztlanEvents.com. If you want to register to volunteer click Volunteer Form.
This is an Aztlan Athletics operated event. For more information about their events or services visit aztlanathletics.org
Contact Aztlan:
Jose Zavala