LA Road Runners
Get Ready for the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon
Train for the ASICS 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 ASICS Los Angeles Marathon.
LA Road Runners (LARR):
- Expert coaching and support, trusted by thousands every year.
- Coached workouts in 3 beautiful Los Angeles locations.
- 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.
- A community of runners, walkers, and run/walkers targeting finish times from 3 hours to 6:30 hours.
- Support for all levels – from first-time marathoners to seasoned runners chasing a personal record (PR).
- Exclusive perks and insider insights as part of the official ASICS Los Angeles Marathon training program.
Members Receive:
- 26-week In-Person Coached Training Program (September 19/20, 2026 to March 7, 2027) designed by USATF Level 3 Coach David Levine
- 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) - stick to one or move around.
- Pace groups lead by over 80 official pace leaders who also pace the Rose Bowl Half Marathon and ASICS Los Angeles Marathon
- ASICS LARR Training Shirt and Racing Singlet
- Access to Rose Bowl stadium locker room at the 2027 Rose Bowl Half Marathon
- Access to exclusive meet up area in Dodger Stadium at the 2027 ASICS Los Angeles Marathon
- Placement in Corral B at the 2027 ASICS 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 ASICS Los Angeles Marathon, Rose Bowl Half Marathon and Santa Monica Classic.
LARR Events & Meet-Ups
SPECIAL MEET UPS
WED, JUNE 3- GLOBAL RUNNING DAY
Join us for 3-5 miles + refreshments, a chance for prizes, and tons of high 5s
Griffith Park - 6:30AM -📍Shane's Inspiration Playground
Santa Monica - 7PM - 📍SaMo High Track - Collab with @larunningclub
Balboa Park - 7PM - 📍Golf Course Parking Lot off Burbank Blvd
*****
SUMMER MEET UPS
Sun, June 14 at 7AM - Balboa Park 📍Golf Course Parking Lot off Burbank Blvd
Sat, July 11 at 7AM - Santa Monica 📍Location TBD - Collab with @larunningclub
Sat, August 8 at 7AM - Griffith Park to the Hollywood Sign 📍Shane's Inspiration Playground
*****
LARR PREVIEW DAYS - SEPTEMBER 19-20
Curious about LARR and want to see what a workout looks like before signing up? Join us for one or more of our Preview Days - meet the Pace Leaders, get a feel for the location, run or walk 3 miles. Just show up!
Sat, Sep 19 at 7AM - Griffith Park - 📍Shane's Inspiration Playground
Sat, Sep 19 at 7AM - Santa Monica📍Totem Pole
Sun, Sep 20 at 7AM - Balboa Park 📍Golf Course Parking Lot
LARR Santa Monica (Kicks Off in September)*
Saturdays | 7am
Meets at the Totem Pole in Santa Monica
LARR – Griffith Park (Kicks Off in September)*
Saturdays | 7am
Meets at Shane's Inspiration Playground in Griffith Park.
LARR – Balboa Park, Encino (Kicks Off in September)*
Sundays | 7am
Meets at Encino Golf Course Parking Lot, enter from Burbank Blvd, veer left and drive/meet towards the back of the lot.
Online Coach Chats (Kicks Off in September)
Thursdays | 6:30pm
Free. All welcome. Meets on Zoom
* denotes must be a member to attend
LARR is currently $100 plus fees. This price will increase in July.
Yes! LARR will host online and in-person previews for anyone interested.
- September 17 at 6:30pm - online orientation. Join us to hear about the program, training season, and to ask questions. Session will be recorded.
- September 19 - in-person previews in Santa Monica and Griffith Park. Meet the Pace Leaders, go on a short run/walk, get familiar with the location and ask questions.
- September 20 - in-person previews in Balboa Park, Encino. Meet the Pace Leaders, go on a short run/walk, get familiar with the location and ask questions.
Program officially kicks off September 26/27
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!
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. 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, we welcome visitors to check out LARR before joining. Feel free to email larr@mccourtfoundation.org if you have any questions
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 ASICS Los Angeles Marathon or Rose Bowl Half Marathon (or any TMF races). You will need to register separately.
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