Runners, joggers and walkers of all ages are gearing up to roll through the streets of South Pasadena for Saturday’s Tiger Run featuring a 5K, 10K and fun run for kids.
Entry fees for the 8 a.m. start benefit the South Pasadena High School Tiger Booster Club, with funds going to SPHS clubs, activities and campus sports.
“It’s a community engagement, health and wellness opportunity in addition to it being a major fundraiser for the Booster Club,” explained Race Director Jose Zavala. “It culminates in a celebration for the city.”
The first half of the 10K covers the same ground as the 5K, mostly along a flat surface, with the second half stretching over a challenging, hilly course in the higher elevations of the city. The Cub Run will send elementary age children around the South Pasadena High School track.
Major volunteer support comes from the high school Associated Student Body (ASB) and Skills USA, which direct runners along the two courses. They will be joined by a host of volunteers, including members of Aztlan Athletics Foundation, an organization launched by Zavala, ensuring the event’s success.
The City of South Pasadena has been the co-sponsor of the event for more than 20 years. “The law enforcement, fire department and the public works department all do a great job,” added Zavala.
The race, like in the past, will start on Diamond Avenue, in front of the school’s two gymnasiums at 8 a.m. New this year, the finish line will be set-up in the same location as the starting area, not on the school’s track.
The SPHS Boosters Club continues to register runners for Saturday’s Tiger Run here, or visit sphsboosters.org connecting to the registration link. The cost is $45 per person, which includes a T-shirt. The Cub Run is $20. Early registration at the school for new participants starts Saturday at 6 a.m. Online registration ends December 1, 2023 at 11:59pm
One can also register for the Virtual RUN/WALK.
The TIGER RUN has a long history in South Pasadena going back to 1981. Read about the history of the run here.
