SUMMARY: Iconic Stadium to the Sea course begins at Dodger Stadium and finishes in Santa Monica, running past every major landmark in Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Marathon is an event that showcases the vibrancy and diversity of the city, drawing runners from all over the world. The race starts at the iconic Dodger Stadium and weaves through the heart of Los Angeles, passing numerous landmarks and neighborhoods, each offering its unique charm and energy. This marathon, whether it's a runner's first or their fiftieth, provides a memorable experience filled with challenges, achievements, and the support of enthusiastic spectators.

Participants gather early in the morning, ready to take on the course. The initial descent from Dodger Stadium can be tough on the legs, but the excitement of starting such a prestigious race keeps spirits high. As runners make their way through the city, they encounter rolling hills and vibrant communities, all the way to the finish line by the Santa Monica coast. The route is filled with entertainment, including live music and cheering sections, which provide much-needed motivation.

The marathon is known for its excellent organization, with plenty of aid stations offering water, snacks, and even ice towels to keep runners cool. Volunteers and spectators are stationed throughout the course, handing out refreshments and cheering on the participants. The festive atmosphere is infectious, making even the toughest stretches enjoyable.

Upon reaching the finish line, runners are greeted with applause and an array of post-race amenities. Medals, food, and space blankets are provided to help runners recover and celebrate their accomplishment. The finish area, set against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, offers a beautiful and relaxing environment for participants to unwind.

The Los Angeles Marathon is a well-organized event that captures the essence of the city. From the bustling expo to the energetic crowd support, every aspect of the race is designed to create a positive and unforgettable experience. The combination of a challenging yet rewarding course, outstanding organization, and the vibrant spirit of Los Angeles makes this marathon a standout event for runners of all levels. <p>The 39th running of the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS is March 15 - 17, 2024.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Friday, March 15, Dodger Stadium</li> <ul> <li>10am - 7pm: Lifestyle Expo &amp; Bib Pick Up.</li> </ul> <li>Saturday, March 16, Dodger Stadium</li> <ul> <li>8am: LA Big 5K&nbsp;</li> <li>9:45am LA Kids Run</li> <li>10am - 5pm: Lifestyle Expo &amp; Bib Pick Up</li> </ul> <li>Sunday, March 17, Dodger Stadium</li> <ul> <li>7am: LA Marathon Start</li> <li>8:15am: Charity Half Marathon Start</li> </ul> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><h4>Event details and schedule</h4><p></p><p>Please check our website and event final information for all the important information. Click below for more details.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>FINAL INFORMATION</li> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.mccourtfoundation.org/event/los-angeles-marathon/race-weekend-overview/" target="_blank">Marathon</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mccourtfoundation.org/event/charity-half-marathon/overview/">Charity Half Marathon</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mccourtfoundation.org/event/charity-half-marathon/overview/" target="_blank">LA Big 5K</a></li> </ul> <li><a href="https://www.mccourtfoundation.org/event/los-angeles-marathon/expo-bib-pick-up/" target="_blank">Expo &amp; Bib Pick Up</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mccourtfoundation.org/event/los-angeles-marathon/parking-transportation/" target="_blank">Parking &amp; Transportation</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mccourtfoundation.org/road-closures/" target="_blank">Road Closures</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mccourtfoundation.org/event/los-angeles-marathon/results/" target="_blank">Results</a></li> <li></li> </ul> <p>SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Friday, March 15, Dodger Stadium</li> <ul> <li>10am - 7pm: Lifestyle Expo &amp; Bib Pick Up</li> </ul> <li>Saturday, March 16, Dodger Stadium</li> <ul> <li>8am: LA Big 5K&nbsp;</li> <li>9:45am LA Kids Run</li> <li>10am - 5pm: Lifestyle Expo &amp; Bib Pick Up</li> </ul> <li>Sunday, March 17, Dodger Stadium</li> <ul> <li>7am: LA Marathon Start</li> <li>8:15am: Charity Half Marathon Start</li> </ul> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Important note about bib pick up:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>All participants must pick up their <em>own</em> bib&nbsp;</li> <li>There is no race day bib pick up unless you pre-purchase Start Line Hospitality</li> <li>We do not mail bibs</li> </ul> <h5><span style="color:#e67e23"><strong>Get this awesome City Running Shirt that represents LA perfectly.</strong></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1"><u><b>Overview:</b></u></span><br /><span style="color:#34495e">Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#34495e">This small, private group run is capped at just 15-20 participants per wave.</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#34495e">All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk! </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000"><u>There&#39;s no equipment or setup, this is just a pure run with our coordinators to support you!</u></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1"><b><u>Timing:</u></b></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals!</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">- No timing chips.</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">- Timing (optional): Our coordinators can help you keep your time using bib numbers given out on race day! Please tell our coordinator on race day and they will walk you through an easy process of noting your start and stop time, to report your final results!</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1"><u><b>What You Get (Swag Bag)</b></u></span><span style="color:#843fa1"><u><b>:</b></u></span></h5>
<h5><b></b><span style="color:#000000">- Premium Running Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">- Finisher&#39;s Medal! (Email us after the run)</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">- Access to virtual community of runners </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1"><b><u>Packet Pickup:</u></b></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">No hassle of picking up packets required!</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">-Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling)</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">- Race bibs are provided on race day</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1"><b><u>When will I get my Swag?</u></b></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1"><u><b>Race Updates: </b></u></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1"><u><b>Do you accept last minute registrations?</b> (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race)</u></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race! </span><br /> <br /><span style="color:#843fa1"><u><b>Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: <a style="color:#843fa1" href="mailto:info&#64;thebestraces.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info&#64;thebestraces.com</a>)</b></u></span><br /><span style="color:#000000">(Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">Wave A: 7:30AM</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">Wave B: 8:30AM</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">Wave C: 9:00AM</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">*Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay until 3 hours after the first wave)</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1"><u><b>Virtual Run Option:</b></u></span><br /><span style="color:#000000">- Our Virtual Run uniquely offers the support of a Coach that you can text anytime. You can sign-up to have one of our Coaches text you and cheer you on before your run! </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to info&#64;thebestraces.com to receive your medal! </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1"><u><b>Race Bundle:</b></u></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">Sign-up for more races and get a discount! We&#39;ll send you your shirts for each race together. If you complete 3 of our runs, we&#39;ll send you a Custom Runner&#39;s Trophy!</span></h5>
<h4><span style="color:#843fa1"><u><b>Sponsorships &amp; Promoting your Business:</b></u></span></h4>
<h5><b>If you&#39;re looking to become a sponsor, we&#39;d love to help promote your business!</b><br /><span style="color:#3598db"><b><u><a style="color:#3598db" href="https://www.thebestraces.com/events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.thebestraces.com/events</a></u></b></span></h5>
<h5> </h5>
<h4><span style="color:#843fa1"><b><u>Team Glo Volunteers:</u></b></span></h4>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1">If you&#39;re interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: </span><b><span style="color:#3598db"><a style="color:#3598db" href="https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u>https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/</u></a> </span></b></h5>
<h5> </h5>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1"><u><b>We Want to Donate! Around the World Run:</b></u></span></h5>
<h5>When you register to run, we will gift a registration for someone else to run who may not be able to pay for registration themselves. They will also receive cool running Swag!</h5> <h4><span style="color:#04a422"><b><span style="color:#e03e2d">Celebrate St Patrick&#39;s Day with this lucky run and get a lucky running shirt with our one of a kind &#34;Irish I ran today in my lucky shirt&#34;. After the run, we&#39;ll give you St. Paddy&#39;s charms and snacks to celebrate you achieving your run goals!</span></b></span></h4>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1"><u><b>Overview:</b></u></span><br /><span style="color:#34495e">Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#34495e">This small, private group run is capped at just 15-20 participants per wave.</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#34495e">All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk! </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000"><u>There&#39;s no equipment or setup, this is just a pure run with our coordinators to support you!</u></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1"><b><u>Timing:</u></b></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals!</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">- No timing chips.</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">- Timing (optional): Our coordinators can help you keep your time using bib numbers given out on race day! Please tell our coordinator on race day and they will walk you through an easy process of noting your start and stop time, to report your final results!</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1"><u><b>What You Get (Swag Bag)</b></u></span><span style="color:#843fa1"><u><b>:</b></u></span></h5>
<h5><b></b><span style="color:#000000">- Premium Running Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">- Finisher&#39;s Medal! (Email us after the run)</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">- Access to virtual community of runners </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1"><b><u>Packet Pickup:</u></b></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">No hassle of picking up packets required!</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">-Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling)</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">- Race bibs are provided on race day</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1"><b><u>When will I get my Swag?</u></b></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1"><u><b>Race Updates: </b></u></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1"><u><b>Do you accept last minute registrations?</b> (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race)</u></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race! </span><br /> <br /><span style="color:#843fa1"><u><b>Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: <a style="color:#843fa1" href="mailto:info&#64;thebestraces.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info&#64;thebestraces.com</a>)</b></u></span><br /><span style="color:#000000">(Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">Wave A: 7:30AM</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">Wave B: 8:30AM</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">Wave C: 9:00AM</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">*Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay until 3 hours after the first wave)</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1"><u><b>Virtual Run Option:</b></u></span><br /><span style="color:#000000">- Our Virtual Run uniquely offers the support of a Coach that you can text anytime. You can sign-up to have one of our Coaches text you and cheer you on before your run! </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to info&#64;thebestraces.com to receive your medal! </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1"><u><b>Race Bundle:</b></u></span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">Sign-up for more races and get a discount! We&#39;ll send you your shirts for each race together. If you complete 3 of our runs, we&#39;ll send you a Custom Runner&#39;s Trophy!</span></h5>
<h4><span style="color:#843fa1"><u><b>Sponsorships &amp; Promoting your Business:</b></u></span></h4>
<h5><b>If you&#39;re looking to become a sponsor, we&#39;d love to help promote your business!</b><br /><span style="color:#3598db"><b><u><a style="color:#3598db" href="https://www.thebestraces.com/events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.thebestraces.com/events</a></u></b></span></h5>
<h5> </h5>
<h4><span style="color:#843fa1"><b><u>Team Glo Volunteers:</u></b></span></h4>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1">If you&#39;re interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: </span><b><span style="color:#3598db"><a style="color:#3598db" href="https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><u>https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/</u></a> </span></b></h5>
<h5> </h5>
<h5><span style="color:#843fa1"><u><b>We Want to Donate! Around the World Run:</b></u></span></h5>
<h5>When you register to run, we will gift a registration for someone else to run who may not be able to pay for registration themselves. They will also receive cool running Swag!</h5> <p>Exciting news! This is our first year running at the 2024 LA Marathon on March 17th, 2024. Fifteen runners will make up Team Rise &amp; Stride, raising critical funds and awareness for Rise Against Hunger&#39;s mission to end world hunger while running through the beautiful Los Angeles, California! </p>
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City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

The 2025 Los Angeles Marathon on March 16 will have Sprintcrowd as its official digital training platform.

Sprintcrowd named as digital training platform of Los Angeles Marathon

Human Interest Story

Cal Calamia, the LA Marathon non-binary division winner, stars in a new short film documenting his running journey.

WATCH: Non-binary marathon champion Cal Calamia races from the starting line to the big screen in inspiring new film

A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, March 17.

Photos: 39th Annual LA Marathon Returns to West Hollywood with 26,000 Runners

Post-Race Review/ Results

Eighth grade runner Leobardo Dorado collapsed near the finish line of the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon and was helped by an LAPD officer to the finish the race.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results