Homeboy Run/Walk
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Homeboy 5K Run/Walk
The Homeboy 5K Run/Walk is an annual community event hosted by Homeboy Industries at 130 W Bruno Street in Los Angeles. The event is described as the 17th edition and takes place through historic Downtown Los Angeles, beginning outside the organization’s Chinatown headquarters and concluding with a street celebration that includes artists, partners, and vendors from across the city.
The event offers multiple race options:
- 5K
- Kids Run for ages 2-12
- 5K Virtual Run
- Puppy Fades Doggy Dash half mile for dogs and their owners
Registration fees listed for the event include 5K at $60.90, Kids Run at $28.50, 5K Virtual Run at $82.50, and Puppy Fades Doggy Dash at $28.50. The Doggy Dash registration does not include admission to the 5K. The posted return policy indicates there are no refunds and transfers only.
Fundraising is a component of the event; the fundraising goal is $300,000 and the event fundraising total shown is $8,733.68, about 3% of the goal. Proceeds support Homeboy Industries’ work providing training and support to formerly gang involved and previously incarcerated people to help them redirect their lives and reengage with the community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
