Bell Gardens 5K
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Event overview
The Bell Gardens 5K takes place on March 7, 2026 in Bell Gardens, California, at Veterans Park (6662 Loveland St). The event is organized by Aztlan Athletics and the City of Bell Gardens. Packet pick up is offered the day before and the morning of the event and includes a T-shirt and finisher medal.
Distances
- 5K Run/walk
- 5K Run/walk (18 and under)
- Kids Run - 1/2 mile (13 and under)
Course and logistics
The course is a two-loop route on flat, wide public streets around Veterans Park. The route includes Perry Road, Loveland Street, Suva Street, Scout Avenue and Florence Place. Roads on the course will be closed to traffic. A water station is located at the start of the second loop and another is available after the finish. The kids 1/2 mile follows the perimeter of Veterans Park and is run as an out-and-back on Suva Street.
Free parking is available around the park perimeter and at Suva Intermediate School next to Veterans Park. There is a designated runner drop-off at Perry Road and Loveland Street. The event offers performance-based prize money for top finishers in men’s and women’s categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
