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ASICS Los Angeles Marathon

March 7, 2027 · 7:00 AMLos Angeles, CA, United States

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Race Day

59°F

48–68°F · Feels mild

Total elevation gain

919ft

Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +200 ft

Participants

25K

Major marathon

Crowd Rating

6/ 10

Good crowd energy

The Lowdown

The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon is one of the city's most storied road races, drawing competitive athletes and recreational runners to Southern California each spring. First staged in the mid-1980s and now organized by the McCourt Foundation, the event has grown into a marquee destination marathon that showcases Los Angeles' diverse neighborhoods and cultural landmarks. Returning on March 7, 2027 with a 7:00 AM start, the race combines a rich local tradition with a modern race-day experience supported by the long-time title sponsorship of ASICS.

The point-to-point course is a highlight: starting near Dodger Stadium and routing runners through Downtown Los Angeles, past iconic stretches of Hollywood and West Hollywood, along elegant Beverly Hills and the tree-lined streets of Century City, and finally descending to the scenic Pacific coastline with a dramatic finish near Santa Monica Pier. Runners experience cityscapes, palm-lined boulevards, cheering neighborhoods, and ocean breezes—making for memorable photo ops and varied terrain. The event atmosphere is festive and community-driven, featuring live bands, local cultural performances, and enthusiastic crowd support that lifts runners throughout the course.

The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon is a USATF-certified course and an official Boston Marathon qualifier, and it participates in the global distance-running community as a member of AIMS. Race logistics emphasize runner services and spectator access, with robust aid stations, pacing groups, and post-race recovery areas to ensure a safe, fast, and enjoyable experience for first-time marathoners and elite competitors alike.

Course Highlights: 01Dodger Stadium – The race starts with a scenic downhill exit from Dodger Stadium overlooking downtown Los Angeles
02Echo Park – Runners pass through this vibrant neighborhood known for Echo Park Lake and city views
03Chinatown & Olvera Street – Historic downtown districts offering cultural landmarks and cheering crowds
04Walt Disney Concert Hall & Grand Park – Iconic Civic Center architecture and public green space along the downtown stretch
05The Miracle Mile (LACMA & La Brea Tar Pits) – The course moves along Wilshire Boulevard past museum row and the La Brea Tar Pits
06Beverly Hills / Rodeo Drive area – A upscale stretch with tree-lined streets and enthusiastic spectators
07Century City – The race finishes on Avenue of the Stars in the corporate-lined Century City neighborhood
Also on this race weekend: Half marathon · 5K
Time Limit: 7 hours
Boston Qualifier: This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.

Minimum Age: 18 years
Entry Methods: Online Registration
Charity Entry
Tour Operator
Corporate/Team Entry
Elite/Invitation
Virtual Race
Eligibility: Must be 18 years or older on race day (proof of age may be required at bib pickup)
All participants must complete online registration and present required ID and race waiver at packet pick-up
Official race bibs are non-transferable; bib transfer is prohibited
Participants must meet the published start-time and course cutoff
Medical clearance recommended for runners with pre-existing medical conditions; follow physician advice before racing
All competitors must comply with USA Track & Field and race-specific rules and directions from race officials and medical personnel
Wheelchair, handcycle and para-athlete entrants must register in the appropriate division and meet classification/eligibility requirements
Runners must wear race-issued bibs visibly on the front during the event and follow event safety and course signage requirements
Required Documents: Government-issued Photo ID (for bib pickup)
Proof of Time (official race results from a certified course for seeded/qualifying entry)
Proof of Age (if age verification requested)
Charity Entry Confirmation (for entries through official charity teams)
Parental/Guardian Consent (for runners under 18)
Cancellation & Refund Policy: No refunds under any circumstance
Bib transfers allowed until 30 days before the race for a processing fee
Registrations are non-transferable to future race years (no deferrals)
Proof of emergency may be considered by race management for special cases but is not guaranteed to result in refund or deferral

01: The race starts at Dodger Stadium and finishes near the Santa Monica Pier, taking runners through Downtown LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and West Los Angeles for a very scenic and iconic city tour.
02: The course is USATF-certified and is a Boston Marathon qualifying course for eligible finishers.
03: Race weekend includes a large health & fitness expo (packet pickup) in downtown Los Angeles, a kids run and a post-race festival at the finish with food vendors, music, medical tents, massage and a beer garden.
04: Finishers receive a custom finisher medal and a technical long-sleeve shirt; aid stations with water, electrolyte drink and gels are positioned roughly every 2 miles and there are multiple medical and cooling stations.
05: Expect mandatory race-day shuttles or buses to the Dodger Stadium start area from the finish/packet pickup zone — plan to arrive early and use public transit or official shuttles since parking near the start is extremely limited.

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