Los Angeles Marathon

Registration is open to all runners on a first-come, first-served basis with tiered pricing. The race typically sells out, so sign up early when registration opens nine to twelve months before race day. Charity entries are also available through roughly 125 partner organizations, with fundraising minimums generally ranging from $675 to $2,500.

Yes, the course is USATF certified and qualifies for Boston. That said, the middle-miles climbing and typically warm finish-side temperatures mean a high percentage of the field is running for the experience rather than a time goal.

The course runs point-to-point from Dodger Stadium to Century City and is net downhill overall. However, it includes nearly 950 feet of gain, with the most significant climbing coming through Beverly Hills in miles 16 to 19. The descent in the final miles helps, but this is not a flat, fast course.

The time limit is 6.5 hours from the start.

Conditions are typically mild in the morning but warm up significantly by the later miles. Expect a cool start and temperatures approaching 70°F by the finish. Plan to hydrate well throughout and dress for a range of conditions across the day.

The race starts at Dodger Stadium and finishes in Century City. Free shuttles run from Union Station and preferred hotels to the start. Because the course is point-to-point, it is worth staying near the finish in Century City or Santa Monica to make the post-race logistics easier.

The LA Marathon is one of the larger marathons in the US, with roughly 20,000 or more finishers in recent years. The size means a lively atmosphere on course, though corrals and wave starts help manage congestion at the beginning.