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Los Angeles Marathon


Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles Marathon is a road race of 26.2 miles (42 km) in Los Angeles, California. The next edition is on Sunday, March 7, 2027. The race gives its climbing as 942 ft (287 m); measured from its course file, it's 702 ft (214 m). It starts at 486 ft (148 m) above sea level. Its high point is 486 ft (148 m). The course runs point to point. Registration is open to all. The field is about 21,933 runners.

There are 115 other upcoming marathons in California. Los Angeles Marathon climbs about 36 ft a mile (7 m per km), steeper than 70% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

26.2miDistance
942ftClimbing
21,933runnersField
65°Flow 46°FTypical race day

The course

26.2miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
702ftMeasured climb
906ftDescent
486ftHigh point
206ftLow point

Questions about Los Angeles Marathon

When is Los Angeles Marathon 2027?

Los Angeles Marathon 2027 is on Sunday, March 7, 2027.

Where is Los Angeles Marathon?

Los Angeles Marathon is held in Los Angeles, California.

How long is Los Angeles Marathon?

Los Angeles Marathon is 26.2 miles (42 km).

How much elevation gain does Los Angeles Marathon have?

Los Angeles Marathon has 942 ft (287 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

How do you get into Los Angeles Marathon?

Los Angeles Marathon has open registration.

What is the weather usually like at Los Angeles Marathon?

Around Los Angeles Marathon's date, the day's high is typically about 65°F (18°C) and the low about 46°F (8°C), averaged over recent years.

Where can I see the Los Angeles Marathon elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has Los Angeles Marathon's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.

How hilly is Los Angeles Marathon?

Los Angeles Marathon climbs about 36 ft a mile (7 m per km), steeper than 70% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

What other marathons are there in California?

Other upcoming marathons in California include Crafton Hills Endurance Run (November 14, 2026), Santa Clarita Marathon (November 15, 2026) and Griffith Park Trail Marathon (November 21, 2026).

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