
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.

LA Road Runners (LARR):
- Is the official training program of the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon.
- Offers in-person coached workouts in 3 beautiful Los Angeles locations.
- Features dedicated pace groups led by a team that has collectively run the LA Marathon hundreds of times and serves as the official pace team on race day.
- Welcomes runners, walkers, and run/walkers targeting finish times from 3 to 7 hours.
- Supports all levels – from first-time marathoners to seasoned runners chasing a personal record (PR).
- Offers exclusive perks and insider insights as part of the official LA Marathon training program.
Members Receive:
- 26-week In-Person Coached Training Program (Sept 13 to March 8)
- Option to train in any of our 3 beautiful training locations: Santa Monica (Saturdays at 7am), Griffith Park (Saturday at 7am), Balboa Park/Encino (Sunday at 7am)
- ASICS LARR Training Shirt and Racing Singlet
- Access to Rose Bowl stadium locker room at the 2026 Rose Bowl Half Marathon
- Access to exclusive meet up area at the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon
- Access to Corral B at the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon
- Online Coach Chats (Thursdays at 6:30pm)
- Exclusive product discounts and samples
- Special training meet-up events at Dodger Stadium
- Weekly newsletter with coach tips, training resources, and insider updates
- Downloadable Training Plans and Resources for the Los Angeles Marathon, Rose Bowl Half Marathon and Santa Monica Classic.
LARR Events & Meet-Ups
SUMMER MEET UPSÂ
Everyone is invited to join LARR for these summer morning runs / walks with friends. Reconnect with friends or make some new ones. Post workout refreshments and giveaways including LARR singlets (while supplies last).
* Sun, June 29 at 7am. Balboa Park, Encino. 3 or 5 mile run, walk, or run/walk.
* Sat, July 19 at 8am / Collab with LARC. Santa Monica. 3 or 5 miles.
* Sat, Aug 16 at 7am / Collab with USAMT. Griffith Park. 4 or 9 miles (trail run to the Hollywood Sign)
LARR Santa Monica (Sept 13 - Mar 8)*
Saturdays | 7am
Meets at the Totem Pole in Santa Monica
LARR – Griffith Park (Sept 13 - Mar 8)*
Saturdays | 7am
Meets at Shane's Inspiration Playground in Griffith Park.
LARR – Balboa Park, Encino (Sept 14 - Mar 8)*
Sundays | 7am
Meets at Encino Golf Course Parking Lot, enter from Burbank Blvd, veer left and drive/meet towards the back of the lot.
Weekday Speed Work - Santa Monica* (begins Sept 23)
Tuesdays| 6:30pmÂ
Meets at the Totem Pole. Free parking in residential neighborhood.
Online Coach Chats (Sept 4 to March 12)
Thursdays | 6:30pm
Free. All welcome. Meets on Zoom
* denotes must be a member to attend
How to Join:
You must be a member to participate in LARR trainings and take advantage of perks!
Add LARR to your registration when signing up for the Los Angeles Marathon or by using the button below.
Once you've signed up, you'll receive a confirmation email with information about your membership and will begin receiving our newsletter that includes information about summer meet ups and the season kickoff in September!
Got questions? See our FAQs below.
LARR will open registration on June 23
Early pricing - June 23 thru June 29 - $115 (plus $12 fees)
June 30 thru Sept 21 - $130 (plus $15 fees)
Sept 22 thru Mar 1 - $150 (plus $16 fees)
March 1 thru Mar 7 - $175 (plus $18 fees)
Yes! LARR will host online and in-person orientations.Â
- Thursday, Sept 11 at 6:30pm - online orientation. Join us to hear about the program, training season, and to ask questions. Session will be recorded.
- Saturday, Sept 13 at 7am - in-person orientations in Santa Monica and Griffith Park. Meet the Pace Leaders, go on a short run/walk, get familiar with the location and ask questions.
- Sunday, Sept 14 at 7am - in-person orientations in Balboa Park, Encino. Meet the Pace Leaders, go on a short run/walk, get familiar with the location and ask questions.
Orientations are a not mandatory. We will officially kick off the season the weekend of September 20-21. Â
LARR welcomes runners, walkers, and run/walkers at all locations.
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.
Yes!Â
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.
LARR Shirts are provided by ASICS and will be available for our Group Training members to pick up throughout the season. We will post info in our newsletter about pick up options at select events such training runs/walks, races, and special meet ups. Please note that sizes are available while supplies last.
Sorry, we do not mail shirts, but you can arrange for a friend to pick up your shirt.
Participants must be 16 years or older to register for LA Road Runners.
Yes, please contact larr@mccourtfoundation.org if you'd like to try out a session before registering.
Coach will help place you in a pace group when you begin attending trainings - it helps to know a recent race result or your "easy pace" but don't worry if you don't. We'll get you into the right group - and it's easy to move to a different group later in the season if you need to.
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.
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.
Please fill out this form and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.
LARR Member Questions
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