Lakewood Hosts Annual Community Run
The city of Lakewood held its annual Lakewood Run this past weekend, an event designed to promote community engagement and physical activity. The run is a long-standing local tradition that brings together residents from across the area. Details on participation and results were posted by the city.
For over three decades, the Lakewood Run has served as a significant local charity event. The 2026 run marked the 35th instance of the annual gathering, which includes a 5K, 10K, and a rucking event. The event is a partnership between the Lakewood Sheriff's Station and Soroptimist International of Lakewood/Long Beach. Proceeds support programs for women and girls, such as "Live Your Dream," and aid local organizations including Su Casa~Ending Domestic Violence and the Friends of the Lakewood Sheriff's Station Fund. This type of established community engagement occurs within the Gateway Cities region of Los Angeles County, an area focused on economic development and transportation infrastructure. The stability of communities like Lakewood is a key consideration for the local workforce that staffs the area's extensive logistics and industrial facilities. The surrounding Mid-Counties submarket is a core operational area for Prologis, which is the largest industrial property owner in the LA & Orange County markets with 350 properties totaling over 42 million square feet. The strategic location of cities like Lakewood and Norwalk provides tenants access to both the LA and Orange County markets. By early 2026, the Southern California industrial market has seen a stabilization in pricing, with more balanced negotiations between landlords and tenants. Annual lease rates in Los Angeles County average around $19.47 per square foot, significantly higher than the Inland Empire's average of approximately $13.25 per square foot. The area's proximity to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach continues to drive demand from 3PLs and e-commerce fulfillment operators. Major logistics providers maintain a significant presence in neighboring cities, leveraging the access to crucial transportation corridors. Despite a recent rise in availability across the broader region, vacancy in core infill locations within LA County remains limited. This dynamic keeps areas like the Gateway Cities corridor as a prime focus for tenants requiring last-mile distribution and access to a large consumer base.
