LA Road Runners
Official training program of the Los Angeles Marathon
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Los Angeles Marathon
Los Angeles, CA, CA 92001 United States
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.
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 news.
- Downloadable Training Plans for the Los Angeles Marathon, Rose Bowl Half Marathon and Santa Monica Classic.
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
LARR Events & Meet-Ups
Training Kick Off Week (9/16 - 9/22)
Thu, 9/19 at 6:30pm - Marathon Training Basics with Coach David / Zoom
Sat, 9/21 at 7am - Training Kickoff, Santa Monica (at Totem Pole)
Sat, 9/21 at 7am - Training Kickoff, Griffith Park (at Shane's Inpiration playground)
Sun, 9/22 at 7am - Training Kickoff, Balboa Park (at golf course lot)
**This is the official first week of training (refer to training plans for suggested mileage throughout the week. At LARR this week, mileage will range from 3-6 miles depending on your group. Route maps will be sent in the newsletter the Tuesday before. Opportunity to pick up your member shirt.
LARR Santa Monica (Sept 21 - Mar 15)*
Saturdays | 7am
Meets at the Totem Pole, Santa Monica
LARR – Griffith Park (Sept 21 to Mar 15)*
Saturdays | 7am
Meets at Shane's Inspiration Playground in Griffith Park.
LARR – Balboa Park, Encino (Sept 22 to Mar 15)*
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 (on-going September 25 to March 12)
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
Thursdays | 6:30pm
Free. All welcome. Meets on Zoom
September 8 to March 14
* denotes must be a member to attend
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!
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 Challenge 13.1, Santa Monica Classic 5K/10K and the LA Big 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.
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.
LARR's Group Training program is currently $125 (plus $13 processing fees). Price will increase on Monday, September 30. There is no cost to access online resources including the downloadable training plans, online coach chats, and newsletter.
Registration for LARR is open and will remain open until Friday, February 28.
Group Training kicks off September 21-22 and lasts 26 weeks.
Add your name to our mailing list to get coaching tips and news about the 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.
LARR will host a virtual orientation on Thursday, September 12 and in person orientations in each location the weekend of September 13-14.
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.
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.
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.
Join us any time!
The Group Training program will accept new members until February 28, 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.
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.
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.
LARR Group Training members get access to the Rose Bowl Stadium locker rooms at the Rose Bowl Half & 5K on January 19, 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 (must be registered by January 31, 2025).
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.
Yes, you will still have access to race day perks.
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.
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
Participants must be 16 years or older to register for LA Road Runners.
Contact Coach David at davidl@mccourtfoundation.org to ask about current needs/availability
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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