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LA Road Runners

Official training program of the Los Angeles Marathon

Los Angeles Marathon

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Los Angeles Marathon

08 March 2026 - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA, CA 92001 United States
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Train for the Los Angeles Marathon with LA Road Runners

Committing to complete 26.2 miles is an incredible goal and whether you’re a first timer or aiming for a personal record (PR) it is one that requires proper preparation!  Our LA Road Runners program has the resources to gear you up for your best Los Angeles Marathon.

26-Week In Person Training
Community Newsletter
18-Week Digital Training

LARR’s 26 week in-person training program has the tools and support you need, as well as exclusive race day perks. The training program kicks off in mid-September, but you can join any time. With locations throughout Los Angeles, LARR combines professional coaching, experienced pace leaders, and insider access with the camaraderie of a group. Walkers, runners, and run/walkers welcome - no matter your pace, fitness level or experience.

  • 26-week In-Person Coached Training Program with Pace Leaders
  • 3 beautiful training locations: Santa Monica (Saturdays at 7am), Griffith Park (Saturday at 7am), Balboa Park/Encino (Sunday at 7am)
  • Track Nights (Wednesday at 6:30pm / Santa Monica)
  • Online Coach Chats (Thursdays at 6:30pm)
  • ASICS LARR Training Shirt and Racing Singlet
  • Access to Rose Bowl stadium locker room at the 2025 Rose Bowl Half Marathon
  • Access to exclusive meet up area at the 2025 Los Angeles Marathon
  • Access to Corral B at the 2025 Los Angeles Marathon
  • Exclusive product discounts and samples
  • Special training meet up events at Dodger Stadium
  • Weekly newsletter with coach tips, training resources, and insider updates.
  • Free access to the Official Digital Training Program powered by SprintCrowd
  • Downloadable Training Plans for the Los Angeles Marathon, Rose Bowl Half Marathon and Santa Monica Classic.

Register for LARR

Join our LARR Community

LARR’s community extends beyond the local area and our training program. We realize not everyone who trains for the Los Angeles Marathon is able to attend in-person coached meetings. That doesn’t mean they can’t take advantage of important resources and education. Sign up for free to get weekly updates and tips.
  • Weekly newsletter with coach tips, training resources, and insider news.
  • Downloadable Training Plans for the Los Angeles Marathon, Rose Bowl Half Marathon and Santa Monica Classic.
  • Weekly online chats with LARR Head Coach and special guests.
  • Invitation to Special Meet Ups at Dodger Stadium
Sign Up for Free

18-week Digital Training Program powered by SprintCrowd

Live outside LA or can’t train with the LA Road Runners in-person? Sign up for the Official Los Angeles Marathon Digital Training Program powered by Sprintcrowd and train with us from anywhere. Membership includes a custom 18-week digital training program, based on the LARR in-person program, with three training levels from beginner to advanced, access to LARR coaches, live training sessions, and more. The program kicks off November 11 but you can join anytime. Sign up* today and let us help you get race day ready!

Join Today

*You can add the digital training program during registration for the LA Marathon or purchase separately. Registration for the LA Marathon does not include the digital training program; the digital training program does not include registration to the Los Angeles Marathon.

LARR Events & Meet-Ups

On-Going Meet Ups (Sept - Mar)
Special Events

LARR Santa Monica (extended season through April 27)*
Saturdays | 7am
Meets at the Totem Pole in Santa Monica

LARR – Griffith Park (extended season through April 27)*
Saturdays | 7am
Meets at Shane's Inspiration Playground in Griffith Park.

LARR – Balboa Park, Encino (extended season through April 27)*
Sundays | 7am
Meets at Encino Golf Course Parking Lot, enter from Burbank Blvd, veer left and drive/meet towards the back of the lot.

Track Night - Santa Monica*
Wednesdays | 6:30pm ((extended season through April 27)*
Meets at Santa Monica High School Track. Free parking on campus plus convenient parking at the Civic Center Parking lot for a very low fee.

Online Coach Chats (through May 1)
Thursdays | 6:30pm
Free. All welcome. Meets on Zoom

* denotes must be a member to attend

Check back for future events!

Training Resources

LARR trains and supports those who wish to participate in the Los Angeles Marathon, Santa Monica Classic, Rose Bowl Half Marathon and other McCourt Foundation races. Anyone can access LARR training schedules, handpicked articles, newsletter archives, and Coach David's Training FAQs!

LARR Training Resources

LARR FAQS

What is the LA Road Runners?

LA Road Runners (LARR) is a premier training program based in Los Angeles that supports runners and walkers who wish to participate in the Los Angeles Marathon and all McCourt Foundation races including the Rose Bowl Half and 5K, the Charity Half Marathon, Santa Monica Classic 5K/10K and the LA 5K.

LARR has training locations throughout Los Angeles where runners, walkers, and run/walkers can participate in weekly coached workouts with the official pace team for the LA Marathon. In addition to the in-person trainings on weekends, members enjoy a variety of exclusive benefits including race morning meeting locations, corral B access at the LA Marathon, ASICS training shirts, and special discounts and product samples.

What are the membership options?

LARR has two membership options:

LARR’s Group Training program is available for those who want in-person coached workouts in a group setting. It includes coached long runs/walks in one of three locations (Santa Monica, Griffith Park, or Encino) on weekends alongside the official pace team for the Los Angeles Marathon; Wednesday coached track nights at Santa Monica High School. Plus ASICS team shirts, exclusive race day access at the Rose Bowl Half and the Los Angeles Marathon; Corral B access at the Los Angeles Marathon and more! There is a fee for the Group Training program.

LARR’s Online program is free and available to anyone interested in the Los Angeles Marathon or in any of the TMF races. This program includes downloadable training plans, weekly email newsletters with coaching tips, access to online resources, and invitations to special live and virtual meet up events.

When will registration open for the 2026 LARR season?

Registration for the 2025-2026 LARR Season will open in early June. Keep an eye on the newsletter and social media for updates.

Group Training kicks off in late September and lasts 26 weeks.

Add your name to our mailing list to get coaching tips and news about the program.

How long is the training program?

The LA Road Runners training season will last for 26 weeks starting the weekend of September 21-22 and ending on March 16, 2025. For 2025, the LARR training season will extend through April 27 so as to continue training for the Rose Bowl Half Marathon.

Where does LARR Meet?

From September to March, we have weekly trainings in three locations:

  • "Totem Pole" at Ocean and San Vicente, Santa Monica (Saturdays 7am)
  • "Shane's Inspiration Playground", Griffith Park, Los Angeles (Saturdays 7am)
  • Balboa Park, Encino (Sundays 7am) - new!

Each location has pace leaders and will follow a pre-planned route that is the longest run/walk of the week. You can stick to one location or move around to different locations as needed.

Is LARR only for people who want to train for the Los Angeles Marathon?

While most of our members are training for the Los Angeles Marathon, the Group Training program is available to anyone interested in training with us. In addition to the LA Marathon, LARR members often train for and participate in the Rose Bowl Half Marathon or the Charity Half Marathon.

Do I have to be a runner to join LARR?

LARR welcomes runners, walkers, and run/walkers. We have pace groups for faster and slower participants; beginners and seasoned marathoners. Pace groups range from a goal finish time of 3 hours to 6:30+ hours. It is easy to switch between pace groups at any time in the season if you want to.

Is there a deadline to register for a LARR membership?

Join us any time!

The Group Training program will accept new members until race weekend, though please note that some benefits are time sensitive – such as access to corral B that closes January 31. The sooner you sign up, the more you will get out of your membership.

If I join the Group Trainings, how will I know the course?

Each LARR member is paired with a pace leader and a group that sticks together during the workout. In addition, links to the course are included in the weekly newsletter so you can preview the route and download it onto your phone.

Where can I pick up my LARR shirt?

LARR Shirts will be available for our Group Training members to pick up at in-person events such training runs/walks, at races, and special meet ups. Please note that sizes are available while supplies last.

We do not mail shirts

What are the Race Day perks for LARR Group Training program members:

LARR Group Training members get access to the Rose Bowl Stadium locker rooms at the Rose Bowl Half & 5K on April 27, 2025

Los Angeles Marathon participants have exclusive access to special meet up location in Dodger Stadium on race morning, March 16, 2025 (must be registered for LARR and the race by February 28, 2024) and are given access to seeded corral B

If I’m an LARR Online member, can I attend any of the in-person trainings or enjoy race day perks?

Our weekly trainings and race day perks are limited to Group Training Members only but we offer special meet ups throughout the season that all LARR members are invited to attend. This includes large scale meet ups at Dodger Stadium in December and March, as well as localized events hosted with our sponsors. Days and times vary – details will be posted in the newsletter as they become available.

Can I register for the Group Training program but not come to the training runs?

Yes, you will still have access to race day perks.

Does my LARR membership include entry to the Los Angeles Marathon or Rose Bowl Half Marathon?

LARR memberships do NOT include entry to the Los Angeles Marathon or Rose Bowl Half Marathon (or any TMF races). You will need to register separately.

If I am a current LARR Group Training member, how will I connect with my Pace Leader or ask additional questions about training or membership?

Coach David Levine will help place you in a pace group when you begin attending trainings - once in a group, you can ask your pace leader how they would like you to contact them.

Questions about pace groups, coaching and training can be directed to Coach David at DavidL@mccourtfoundation.org.

Questions about LARR Membership and Events can be directed to LARR Program Coordinator Lucie Murray at larr@mccourtfoundation.org

Is there an age limit for LARR?

Participants must be 16 years or older to register for LA Road Runners.

Is an LARR membership refundable?

There are no refunds or transfers for a LA Road Runners membership for any reason including an event cancellation, an event conducted at a shorter distance or as a virtual event, or the event being rescheduled.

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