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Los Angeles Marathon

Los Angeles, CA
Sunday, March 16, 2025

  4.8 Stars from 16 Reviews

Description

The Los Angeles Marathon begins at Dodger Stadium and finishes at Avenue of the Stars in Century City. Athletes will enjoy world-class entertainment and celebrate one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world as the course winds through Downtown Los Angeles, Little Tokyo, Hollywood, and more. The course will follow its traditional route until Brentwood, where runners double back on San Vicente, Sepulveda and Santa Monica Blvd before finishing at Avenue of the Stars.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2025: Sunday, March 16, 2025
2024: Sunday, March 17, 2024


Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 61°F (16°C)
Average High: 70°F (21°C)
Average Low: 52° F (11°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 97.34
Course Score: 98.22


Race Size

2024: 20,495 Finishers
2023: 17,017 Finishers
2022: 11,616 Finishers
2021: 5,590 Finishers
2020: 21,866 Finishers
2019: 20,081 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2024: 2.4%
2023: 2.3%
2022: 2.7%
2021: 5.5%
2020: 2.9%
2019: 2.1%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No


Weather Averages for Last 14 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 68°F  (20°C)
Low: 52°F  (11°C)

Race Start Conditions

54°F  (12°C)
Humidity: 71%

Clear
ENE 3 mph

PR Score

85.94

Course Score

98.78



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How does the Los Angeles Marathon Rank?


The Los Angeles Marathon was the 4th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 5th largest in 2022.

This year 2.4% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 2.3% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.

This gives the Los Angeles Marathon the 417th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 76th highest percentage so far in 2024.


Its Course Score of 98.22 ranks it as the 301st fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 22nd fastest course in California.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Los Angeles Marathon a PR Score of 97.34. This PR Score ranks it as the 306th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 22nd fastest in California.

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.


Los Angeles Marathon Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 566 feet (172m)
Min Elevation: 203 feet (61m)

Elevation Gain: 943 feet (287m)
Elevation Loss: 1169 feet (356m)


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Course updated 01/23/2024



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Recent Los Angeles Marathon Reviews

4.8 Stars from 16 Reviews
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DI's review of 2020 Los Angeles Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Marathon was great even though it has now changed its route a bit.


Race Tips


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)


Rick M's review of 2019 Los Angeles Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Great course, well run and plenty of spectators. I've run it 5 times. However I would absolutely NOT profile this as a downhill course. It is a rolling hill course with a number of ups and downs. It's challenging but worth it.


Race Tips

Similar to another reviewer. The first few miles tempt you to go faster than you should. Be conscious of running only steady in the first 10k. Then slowly build from there and save some strength for miles 20 - 22


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Take the shuttles. Well organized


Dave B's review of 2018 Los Angeles Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

The course takes you past most of what I'd consider iconic LA, including the Dodger Stadium start, Chinatown, Downtown, Echo Park, The Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, The Miracle Mile, and it ends right near the Santa Monica Pier on Ocean Avenue. The support along the race was outstanding. Plenty of water stations and supporters out there offering oranges, extra water, gatoraide...pretty much anything you needed. The expo was great too....with easy packet pickup.


Race Tips

Train HILLS. This is definitely a tactical race. While you might look at the general elevation and think, "WOOHOO! NET DOWNHILL!" Not so fast. There are a couple of huge hills at the beginning of the course that you really need to pace yourself through....and there's an uphill section between mile 19 and 24ish of the course, including a really steep section up Sepulveda starting at mile 20. If you haven't paced and prepared yourself to get through that, then your legs will be way too fried to take advantage of the downhill at the end of the course.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

I took the train back downtown after the race. WAY better than being stuck in Santa Monica traffic.


DB's review of 2018 Los Angeles Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review


Race Tips


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)


CE's review of 2018 Los Angeles Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

I love the way the public comes out and cheers the athletes on. My favorite part of the race is at the top of 1st St/Grand with the Japanese drummers. The energy of the drummers carries you up the hill.


Race Tips

Start out easy and save your energy for the last 6.2 miles.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Take the early shuttles buses to the start line. There is only one way into the stadium and the traffic is horrendous. Take the bus. They are available from Santa Monica or Union Station.