🇺🇸Los Angeles, USA
Los Angeles Marathon
Expected March 2027
Race facts
Next edition · 2027
Expected March 2027
Date not yet confirmedEstimated from the usual calendar slot. Last edition: Mar 22, 2026.
Course
350 melevation gain
- Distance · surface
- 42.2 km · Road
Entry
Open entry
- 2027 entry
- Not yet recorded. Check the official site for dates and status.
Dates and entry details change. Confirm with the organiser before you book.
PB potential
Technical or hilly — come for the experience, not the time
Beginner friendly
Suitable for beginners with solid training
About this race
The Los Angeles Marathon lives up to its Hollywood billing with a spectacular point-to-point route through America's entertainment capital. Starting at Dodger Stadium and ending at the Santa Monica pier, runners pass through iconic LA neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Echo Park, Hollywood Boulevard with its Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Century City, and finally the beaches of Santa Monica. The 350m of elevation comes in steady mid-course climbs through Beverly Hills and West LA — not brutal, but enough to punish under-trained runners at mile 20. March temperatures are moderate at 15–20°C but warming can be an issue. Crowd support varies — Hollywood and Beverly Hills sections are excellent; some middle sections are thin. The finish on the pier with Pacific views is one of the most photogenic in American marathoning.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
14–22°C
Humidity
55–70%
Conditions
Warm and sunny, warming through the race
Wind
10–15 km/h off the Pacific
Entry information
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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