Important Race Update
event title
Rose Bowl Half & 5K
Los Angeles, CA, CA 92001 United States
Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K
RACE UPDATE
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by the ongoing fires in and around the City of Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area.
Due to the fires, the impact on air quality, the strain on local resources, and the host venue currently serving as an operations center for first responders, we have made the decision to postpone the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K scheduled for January 19, 2025. The well-being of our participants, volunteers, and community is at the heart of every decision we make. We also hold deep respect for the emergency personnel and first responders who are working tirelessly to protect our community. We recognize that the postponement may come as a disappointment to some, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate these unforeseen and difficult circumstances.
At this time, we are actively working with our partners at the Rose Bowl on rescheduling the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K and while we do not yet have a new date, we will share updates with participants and the community via email, our website, and social media as soon as they become available.
If you have any immediate questions, please reach out to us at solutions@mccourtfoundation.org.
Thank you for your continued support of the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K. We stand with everyone affected by the fires and we look forward to seeing you at the Start Line at a future date, under safer and more favorable conditions.
Event Postponement FAQ's
The decision to postpone the event was made to prioritize the health and safety of participants, volunteers, and the community due to the impact of the recent fires and air quality in Pasadena and around Los Angeles County. Beyond safety concerns, the event would place further strain on local resources and the Rose Bowl, the location of the half-marathon, is currently being used as an operations center for local, regional and national emergency agencies.
We are actively working with our partners to determine a new date and will communicate the information as soon as it is available.
Yes, all registrations will automatically be transferred to the new event date. There’s no need to re-register.
We will provide options for participants who are unable to attend the new date once it has been announced. Details will be shared via email and on our website.
Currently, the format and the course will remain in place. In the event any updates or changes are necessary, they will be communicated to participants well in advance of the rescheduled event.
All updates will be sent via email to registered participants and posted on our website and social media platforms (@mccourtfoundation).
We will provide more information on options once the new event date is announced.
Participants who have booked travel and/or accommodations should check with their providers regarding cancellation or rescheduling policies. Many providers offer flexible options in unforeseen circumstances, such as these.
We encourage our participants to support local recovery efforts and the first responders who are working tirelessly to keep Pasadena safe. We will share any specific opportunities for involvement or how to donate in the days ahead.
No, the postponement will not impact your Challenge Medal or Rose Bowl Loyal qualification. We will honor all Challenge Medal and Rose Bowl Loyal qualification based on registration status prior to the event postponement.
If you have additional questions, please contact us at solutions@mccourtfoundation.org