Welcoming Community

The "Sofa to Screenland 5K" training program is a welcoming community where safety and support is everyone's finish line. Accomplished running coaches David Winslow, Craig Schoenbaum, and Hamid Rostamian lead free training sessions at Culver City High School Olympic track, perfect for newcomers or those returning to exercise. They will help you complete your 3.1-mile adventure through cinematic wonder on March 1 in good health. "As a flat, fun, and family-oriented hometown event around the studios, the Screenland 5K is an easy entry to an active lifestyle," said Winslow. Training sessions are sponsored by Midwest Roofing.

Let's Run Together

Lace up, show up, and begin your journey into vintage, velvet and valor with complimentary Screenland 5K workouts. Wear comfortable clothes and running shoes, advises trainer David Winslow. Training sessions will encompass goal setting, stretching, warm-ups, jogging, and cool-downs, said Winslow, a legacy Screenland 5K runner and multiple age group marathon winner. Personal trainer Craig Schoenbaum said the workouts are designed to improve strength, flexibility, and stamina.

Follow Winslow's tips in the Screenland 5K TRAINING GUIDE.

Culver City Police teammates show their form for the Screenland 5K and Baker to Vegas Relay marathon. From left, Lt. Chris Caraballo, Asst Chief Troy Dunlap, Lt. Ryan Thompson, Officer Kywan Owens and Officer Kevin Ramirez. 

Is the event stroller-friendly? Where are the start and finish lines located? Is there a place to leave personal items? See answers to FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

Stay Motivated

Train on your own or with your team at "Sofa to Screenland 5K" sessions, with the Leggers, led by mentor John Flynn, or the Culver City Running Club, guided by Ed Dorio and Peg Rainey. Walk 'n Rollers also leads bike outings to get you ready for race day.  After you've put in the work to prepare for the Screenland 5K, you can warm-up on race morning. Olympic Gold Medalist Lashinda Demus, Dion "Blast" Jackson and Zumba® Instructor Julie Schatz will keep your legs moving on race day, March 1.