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Purpose & Objectives

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Purpose

The Screenland 5K aims to foster community spirit through healthful and enjoyable activities, providing extraordinary guest experiences, and celebrating the heritage and diversity of the Heart of Screenland. Its committee organizes events that engage the community, strengthen bonds, encourage team spirit, and promote voluntarism and civic pride.

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Goals

1. To acknowledge the events that have shaped Culver City's century-plus legacy, focusing on its contributions to motion pictures and athletics.

  • Commemorate the centenaries of local film history, studios, landmarks, notable figures, and other historical gems of the "Heart of Screenland."
  • Offer guests the chance to walk in the footsteps of Hollywood's legendary stars and visit scenes where iconic films were made.
  • Highlight Culver City's trailblazing involvement in the 1932 and 1984 Olympic Games; its initiation of the Western Hemisphere Marathon, and its history as the western headquarters for the Special Olympics.

2. To promote Culver City as a premier destination, fostering collaboration between public and private entities, and delivering an outstanding guest experience.

  • Showcase community assets, provide exceptional guest experiences, and offer activities that attract many audiences.
  • Engage city agencies, clubs, schools, neighborhoods, and other interest groups to support the annual event.
  • Raise funds through collaborative efforts, creating partnerships with sponsors for cash and in-kind contributions, and leveraging volunteer support to reduce manpower costs.
  • Minimize the event's environmental impact by producing a sustainable event in cooperation with Culver City Environmental Services.

3. To promote fitness and recreation in Culver City by offering an affordable, enjoyable, and secure experience. 

  • Organize recreational activities that cater to various abilities and demographics, showcase Culver City's dedication to physical and mental well-being;
  • Offer developmental experiences and leadership roles for volunteers; create lasting legacies and boost civic participation;
  • Acknowledge local luminaries in the arts and sports and pay tribute to The Western Hemisphere Marathon and its founder, Syd Kronenthal (1923-2015).

Cast Members

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Grand Marshal: Vice Mayor Freddy Puza

Freddy Puza poses in Culver City's Sister City of Capo D'Orlando with inaugural Screenland 5K Race Wizard Jim Clarke (at left) and  Sister City Committee President Lisa Saperston.

Lori Escalera: Creative Director, Volunteers
Craig Schoenbaum: Race consultant, Trainer
David Winslow: Race consultant, Trainer
Jim Shanman: Course Crash, Expo, Munchkin Dash
Sandra Onozato: Expo Props
Marta Valdez: Expo Props
Jack Bommarito: Logistics
Susana Fottarini: Artists
CC Rotary Club: Carmela Raack, Keith Jones, Dannie Cavanaugh
Lori Siegal: Training, Munchkin Dash
Dave Dettore: Costume Contest, Announcer
Tami Fitzkoff: Course Prep
Ed Dorio: Running Clubs
Denise Yogi: Donations
 
Steve Newton: Vintage Cop Car
Gavin McKiernan: Treasurer
Marni Kinrys: Course activities, sponsors
Leslie Gardner: Opening Acts, Finish Line Artists
Megan Oddsen: PTA Schools Engagement
Robert Noriega - Photographer. Graphic design.
Karim Sahli: Graphic Design
Chris Valle: Photographer
Scout Troops 113, 15, 50
Adrienne Madrid: School Volunteers
Heather Moses, Tony Spano: CCHS AVPA
 
Casting Director, Scarecrow: Mike Cohen
Agencies
Community-Economic Development: Elaine Warner, Elizabeth Garcia  
Special Events Manager, Economic Development: Edgar Varela 
Fire Dept: Chief Kenneth Powell
Police Dept: Chief Jason Sims
Public Works: Yanni Demitri, Gary Wansley, Sean Singletary
City Council: Bubba Fish, Vice Mayor Freddy Puza, Mayor Dan O'Brien, Yasmine Imani-McMorrin, Albert Vera
CCUSD Superintendent: Dr. Alfonso Jimenez
CCUSD Board of Education: Stephanie Loredo, Brian Guerrero, Andrew Lachman, Lindsay Carlson, Triston Ezidore
Professional Staff
Race Director: Gavin McKiernan, Mercury Events
Course Director: Rufus Fuller
Social Media: Kate Olson
Sponsors, Partners: Chris Shrewsbury  
Pacific Race Timing:  Ron Kurrle, Bryan Quan  
Logistics, staging, registration: Ron Gee
Medical: Steve Jackson

Legal Name: SCREENLAND 5K, Inc.  501(c)(3)  EIN: 81-2571668

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