Participant Info & Benefits
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Los Angeles Marathon
Los Angeles, CA, CA 92001 United States
Explore the perks and benefits of registering for the Los Angeles Marathon!
On this page you'll find information about: Finisher Medal & Participant T-Shirt, Challenge Medals, Start Line Hospitality, LA Loyal, Runner Perks, and Corral Placement.
Take the Conquer LA Challenge!
Santa Monica Classic 10K – September 8, 2024
Rose Bowl Half Marathon - January 19, 2025
Los Angeles Marathon - March 16, 2025
Make it a marathon weekend to remember with the LA Double Play.
Conquer double races over two days to earn the LA Double Play challenge medal! You'll earn three medals: one from the 5K, one from the Los Angeles Marathon or Charity Half Marathon, and the special challenge medal you'll receive at the marathon finish line.
LA Big 5K - March 15, 2025
Los Angeles Marathon - March 16, 2025
OR
LA Big 5K - March 15, 2025
Charity Half Marathon - March 16, 2025
Qualifying participants will earn their challenge medal at the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon.
The SF/LA Challenge medal is an extra medal bringing together two of the best races in California: the San Francisco Marathon and the Los Angeles Marathon! Complete the Los Angeles Marathon and The San Francisco Marathon to earn this medal. You can start the challenge at the San Francisco Marathon or Los Angeles Marathon!
Start Line Hospitality
Upgrade your race experience with the Start Line Hospitality at the 2025 Los Angeles Marathon. Start Line Hospitality includes:
- Race Day Bib Pick-Up (only available to Start Line Hospitality)
- Private Gear Check in tent with heaters
- Private portable restrooms
- Stretching area with yoga mats and foam rollers
- Light continental breakfast with coffee/tea, water, Electrolit, bananas, bagels
To add Start Line Hospitality after you've already registered, Log into your Active Events Account, Choose "Los Angeles Marathon", Click "Add Merchandise" and Add Start Line Hospitality
The hospitality package has a limited capacity and does not include race entry.
The Los Angeles Marathon LA Loyal program recognizes the outstanding achievement of participants who complete the Los Angeles Marathon year after year!
- 2 years through 39 years: LA Loyal 2024 Pin
- 2 consecutive years: A unique LA Loyal bib and the LA Loyal 2024 pin
- 5 consecutive years: LA Loyal bib, commemorative pin and hat, LA Loyal 2024 pin
- 10 consecutive years: LA Loyal bib, commemorative hoodie and medal featuring the original 1986 design, and LA Loyal 2024 pin
- 11+ consecutive years: LA Loyal bib, LA Loyal cooling towel, and LA Loyal 2024 pin
More to come on updated 2025 rewards.
To qualify for LA Loyal you must participate in consecutive years of the Los Angeles Marathon. To check your LA Loyal status, log into your Active account, click on 2025 Los Angeles Marathon registration. For more information and FAQ click here.
Runner Perks
We are excited to partner with many local stores, restaurants, gyms, and other entities to offer you exclusive perks as a participant of the Los Angeles Marathon.
The qualifying period for a seeded corral at the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon is January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2025.
Start Corrals | Qualifying Time* | Maximum Capacity |
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Corral A | sub 3:15:59 | 300 |
Corral B | sub 3:50:59 | 1,500 |
Corral C | sub 4:10:59 | 1,750 |
Corral D | sub 4:35:59 | 1,750 |
Corral E | sub 5:00:59 | 2,000 |
To qualify for a Seeded Corral at the 2025 LA Marathon you must:
- Register for the 2025 LA Marathon by January 31, 2025
- Enter the name of the qualifying marathon, the date of that race, and their exact finishing time (hh:mm:ss) when registering OR
- Email solutions@mccourtfoundation.org with a copy of your finisher certificate by January 31, 2025
It is the responsibility of each participant to verify their corral placement. No exceptions will be made after January 31, 2025.
The Open Corral is the self-seeded placement of participants by expected minute-per-mile pace (8:00 min/mile, 9:00 min/mile, up to 13:00 min/mile). Participants who have not run a marathon under 5:00:59 between January 1, 2022 and January 31, 2025 will automatically be placed in the Open Corral.