FAQs
Event
March 7, 2026.
The 2026 Academy Awards and the 2026 ASICS Los Angeles Marathon were initially scheduled for the same date, March 15, 2026. A resolution has been reached, and the Oscars will remain on March 15, and the Los Angeles Marathon weekend will move to the weekend of March 6 – 8, 2026. The 2026 Big 5 Sporting Goods LA 5K has a new official race date: Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Participants registered before May 8 will received an email on May 8 with options to keep your registration, defer to 2027, or request a full refund. All registrations after May 8 are subject to our standard registration policy.
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- Kids Run (1/2km)
- It is a 3.1 mile course that starts at Dodger Stadium, goes through Elysian Park and finishes at Dodger Stadium. The course map can be found here.
The LA 5K starts at 8:00am.
The LA Kids Run starts at 9:45am
Dodger Stadium
Dodger Stadium
About 90 minutes
No, there is no Gear Check.
Yes! Friends and family are encouraged to come out and watch and cheer you on! The LA 5K starts and finishes at Dodger Stadium and your friends/family can watch you start and see you finish.
We do not offer corrals for the LA BIG 5K. The start line is self-seeding and runners should line up according to pace.
No, there is no race hospitality for purchase
Triple 5K Tour of LA and LA Double Play. Click the links to learn more.
Yes, we have Age Group Awards for the top three women and men in the following categories: Age Group participants will compete in the following male and female age divisions:
15 & under (SRLA only), 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over
We also offer top three in non-binary
Click here for all race results
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REGISTRATION
You can register here.
- General registration
- Team TMF registration – run for free when you join Team TMF and commit to fundraising $350
- Other non-profit charity partner: you can participate with any of our official charity partners. Learn more here
March 13 or at sellout, whichever comes first. This race has sold out the past two years!
All ages are welcome. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present to pick up the participant’s race bib and sign the Event waiver.
No, we do not offer refunds, deferrals, or transfer of registrations.
Yes. We will offer a discount through GovX. At this time the discount is not available. At this time, the price paid will be cheapest than any discount will offer. You can register now for the best price or wait until a discount through GovX becomes available. Please check back for the discount.
You can log into your Haku Sports account to check your registration status for any event here
BIB PICK UP
Bib pick up is Friday, March 6 (10am – 7pm) and Saturday, March 7 (race morning) starting at 6:30am
At Dodger Stadium
Bib numbers will be assigned dynamically when you check it. We do not pre-set bib numbers.
Bib pick up will be available on race day starting at 6:30 am.
No, all participants must pick up their own bibs.
No, we do not mail bibs.
At bib pick up at the Expo or race morning.
COURSE
Yes, we will have an aid station with water at the half way point of the race
Yes. There will be portable restrooms located at the aid station.
No, there will not be pacers.
We recommend checking out our parking and transportation page for all the details.
TEAM TMF
TMF stands for “The McCourt Foundation.” Team TMF is The McCourt Foundation’s charity team – by running with us, you commit to raising money to support our mission of striving to cure Neurological diseases while empowering communities to build a healthier world.
No, signing up for Team TMF means you are fundraising for The McCourt Foundation. If you would like to fundraise for another charity, you should reach out to them directly for your registration link. A list of our nonprofit partners can be found here
- Fundraising commitments vary by event. The LA Marathon, Charity Half Marathon, and Rose Bowl Half Marathon have a fundraising commitment of $650. The Rose Bowl 5K and Santa Monica Classic 5K & 10K have a $350 fundraising commitment. The LA Big 5K has a $150 fundraising commitment.
- Los Angeles Marathon: In order to join Team TMF for the LA Marathon or Charity Half Marathon, you must commit to fundraising $650 by March 11, 2024.
No – your entry is included with your fundraising commitment as long as your commitment is met by the deadline.
- Team perks vary per event. Some of the perks include a team shirt along with the event shirt and medal, your name on your bib, VIP hospitality for the LA Marathon and Rose Bowl Half + 5K, and access to our exciting incentive program.
- Los Angeles Marathon Team perks include:
- FREE entry into the Los Angeles Marathon
- Exclusive Team TMF t-shirt
- Personalized Bib (must be registered by 2/15/24)
- LA Road Runners pro-membership
- Private Area near the Start Line (includes coffee, continental breakfast, heaters, private gear check)
- Private gear check
- Preferred corral access
- Official event finisher medal and participant t-shirt
- Access to our fundraising rewards program, and more!
- Santa Monica Classic: https://register.hakuapp.com/?event=da24b52964a3b0315972
- Rose Bowl: https://register.hakuapp.com/?event=9a21384c459daffbf594
- Los Angeles Marathon: You can register here: https://register.hakuapp.com/?event=48ad7a1fe8f91726031b
- LA Big 5K: https://register.hakuapp.com/?event=bb8bfcda8dacc9e2053c
No, we do not offer refunds, deferrals, or transfer of registrations.
NONPROFIT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
The Los Angeles Marathon Nonprofit Partnership Program is an opportunity for nonprofits to utilize the Los Angeles Marathon, Charity Half Marathon and LA Big 5K as a platform to create awareness about their mission and raise funds for their organization.
You can find a list of all our official non-profit partners and their contact information by event. Los Angeles Marathon Nonprofit Partners , Charity Half Marathon Nonprofit Partners , LA Big 5K Nonprofit Partners
Fundraising commitments will vary by team. Please reach out to the team you are interested in directly for more information.
- To be considered for the Nonprofit Partner Program, all organizations must:
- Be a 501c3 and operating for 1+ years
- Commit to prepaying for the minimum number of entries. Participating Partners: 15 entries for the Marathon ($170/entry) and/or Charity Half Marathon ($135/entry). 5K Partners: 40 entries for the LA Big 5K ($40/entry)
- Commit to the fundraising minimums for your team. Participating Partners: $650 fundraising minimum per team member. 5K Partners: $150 fundraising minimum per team member
If you are interested in becoming a partner for 2024, click here to be added to our interest list: https://losangelesmarathon.wufoo.com/forms/2024-nonprofit-partnership-program-learn-more/
CHALLENGE MEDALS
Challenge Medals are additional medals earned for participating in specific combinations of races in specific orders.
We have three Challenge Medals:
Conquer LA:
Santa Monica Classic 10K
Rose Bowl Half Marathon
Los Angeles Marathon
Triple 5K Tour of LA
Santa Monica Classic 5K
Rose Bowl 5K
LA Big 5K
LA Double Play
LA Big 5K
Los Angeles Marathon
You must complete the events for each Challenge medal in a season. For 2024 those events are:
Conquer LA:
Santa Monica Classic 10K – September 10, 2023
Rose Bowl Half Marathon - January 21, 2024
Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS - March 17, 2024
Triple 5K Tour of LA
Santa Monica Classic 5K – September 10, 2023
Rose Bowl 5K - January 21, 2024
LA Big 5K - March 16, 2024
LA Double Play
LA Big 5K - March 16, 2024
Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS - March 17, 2024
You will pick up the Conquer LA challenge medal in the secure zone after you finish the Los Angeles Marathon
You will pick up your Triple 5K Tour of LA challenge medal in the secure zone after you finish the LA 5K
You will pick up the LA Double Play challenge medal in the secure zone after you finish the Los Angeles Marathon
Be sure to register with the same name, email address, and birth date for all medals.
- Yes with some important things to call out.
- You cannot complete both the Santa Monica Classic 5K and 10K at the race. You will need to buy both bibs and only participate in the 10K distance. You will then complete the 5K at your own time. It is NOT virtual participation and we will NOT mail you your finisher medal. You will not receive a finisher time for the Santa Monica Classic 5K
- You cannot complete both the Rose Bowl 5K and Half Marathon at the race. You will need to buy both bibs and only participate in the Half Marathon distance. You will then complete the 5K at your own time. It is NOT virtual participation and we will not mail you your finisher medal. You will need to pick up your bib at bib pick up and pick up your finisher medal at the race.
RACE RULES
All ages are welcome. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present to pick up the participant’s race bib and sign the Event waiver.
Yes!
Yes!
No skates or bikes are allowed on the course.
Strollers are allowed in the LA 5K but we ask you start in the back of the pack.
Dogs are not allowed in the LA Big 5K. Dogs are allowed as spectators but not encouraged.
While Costumes are allowed uniforms, costumes or outfits covering the face, or any non-formfitting bulky outfit extending beyond the perimeter of the body, are not permitted.
Click here to read the LA 5K rules. These rules were updated on January 22, 2024.