Over 2,400 nonprofit participants, including Woodcraft Rangers Folklorico at State Street, took part in this year’s run, which supports vital efforts to make a lasting impact in Los Angeles.
Woodcraft Rangers Folklorico at State Street Elementary performed at the 11th annual Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Sunset Run, presented by UCLA Health and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. The one-day format where Dodger fans and community runners participated in a Health + Wellness Expo featured a variety of vendors, running, and a guided yoga session at Dodger Stadium.
Woodcraft Rangers Folklorico, who participated in the Sunset Run at Dodgers Stadium, performed for the runners as they reached the finish line. Folklorico is one of many specialty programs offered through Woodcraft Rangers. From the performing arts and STEM to sports and strategy games, Woodcraft offers a range of specialty enrichment experiences that can enhance existing afterschool programs. High-quality programs, including robotics and Mariachi, encourage creativity, build confidence, and more.
According to a press release on MLB.com, race day featured the signature 5K, 10K, Kids Fun Run, and Yoga on the Field events in and around Dodger Stadium. Nearly 30,000 fans and participants were expected to attend the ultimate Los Angeles Dodgers fan experience, including 1,300 young women from the nonprofit organization Students Run LA (SRLA). The organization is partnering with LADF to use the 5K event to help its at-risk middle and high school students train for the Los Angeles Marathon as part of a larger mission to expose youth to the benefits of physical activity, goal-setting, character development, and more.
Net proceeds of the LADF Sunset Run will support programs the Foundation runs and funds that level the playing field and invest in solutions driven by the youth and communities it serves. This vital funding ensures that LADF can make a lasting impact in Los Angeles. Over 2,400 youth and nonprofit partners participated in this year’s run at a reduced rate or no cost.