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Los Angeles Marathon
Race Details:
- Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Race Date: 03/07/2027
- Race Distances: Full Marathon, Half Marathon
What This Race Counts Toward:
Boston: Yes
World Marathon Majors: Yes
Los Angeles Marathon Description
The Los Angeles Marathon is a Boston qualifying, point-to-point race known as “Stadium to the Stars,” starting at Dodger Stadium and finishing in Century City. The net-downhill course winds through some of LA’s most iconic neighborhoods, including Hollywood, Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, and Beverly Hills, offering a true tour of the city’s landmarks and star-studded streets. Rolling hills add character along the way without overwhelming the net elevation drop. A charity half marathon runs the same morning from Dodger Stadium, making race weekend a celebration of Los Angeles at its most iconic.
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Los Angeles Marathon Additional Details:
Nineteen aid stations line the LA Marathon course, plus misting stations in the later miles to help runners cope with a race that can heat up fast under the Southern California sun, backed by nine dedicated medical stations along the way. The race has a soft spot for anyone who doesn’t quite make it the full 26.2: runners who reach mile 18 still walk away with a finisher medal, a policy few other marathons offer. At the Finish Festival in Century City, finishers can get their medal engraved on the spot, grab a seat on a double-decker bus, and unwind at a beer garden while a DJ keeps the celebration going into the afternoon. It’s a finish line experience built for lingering, not just collecting a medal and leaving.
Course Information
Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Road/Pavement
Pace Groups: No
Time Limit: 6 hr 30 min
# of Finishers
Half Marathon: 1,000
Marathon: 21,444
Elevation Details
Elevation Gain: 943 ft (287 m)
Elevation Loss: 1,169 ft (356 m)
Average Temperature
- Low: 50°F
- High: 70°F
Train Smarter for Race Day
A great race starts long before the starting line. Whether you’re chasing your first finish or hunting a new PR, a structured training plan takes the guesswork out of race prep — building your fitness, your confidence, and your mileage at the right pace for you.
Explore plans for every distance and experience level, from your first 5K to your next ultra.
Things to Do in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.
Zoos, Aquariums & Gardens
Los Angeles Zoo
See wildlife from around the world at the Los Angeles Zoo, located inside Griffith Park — a flat, self-paced walk that’s gentle on recovering legs.
Sports & Entertainment
Dodger Stadium
Catch a Dodgers game at Dodger Stadium, one of the most storied ballparks in Major League Baseball — a relaxed, mostly-seated way to spend an afternoon after race day.
Landmark
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Admire the stainless-steel curves of the Walt Disney Concert Hall, an architectural landmark in downtown LA — an easy, flat, low-impact stop after race weekend.
Food & Drink
The Original Farmers Market
Sample ethnic cuisines and specialty foods at The Original Farmers Market, an LA institution since 1934 — a relaxed, low-impact way to refuel after race day.
Scenic Drives & Viewpoints
Elysian Park
Take in easy hiking trails and picnic spots at Elysian Park, one of LA’s oldest green spaces — a relaxed, flat way to spend a rest day after racing.
Shopping
The Grove
Browse shops and catch the trolley connecting The Grove to the adjacent Original Farmers Market — an easy, flat stroll for a post-race souvenir after race weekend.
Outdoors & Trails
Griffith Park
Hike a portion of Griffith Park’s more than 50 miles of trails, one of the largest urban parks in the country — choose an easy segment for tired legs.
Arts & Culture
Getty Center
See world-class art for free at the Getty Center, perched in the hills above Los Angeles — a relaxed, indoor-outdoor way to spend a taper day.
Museums & History
The Autry
Explore the art and history of the American West at The Autry, inside Griffith Park — an easy, indoor, low-impact stop after race day.
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