Held on March 16, 2025, the streets of Los Angeles will feature a sold-out field of more than 25,000 runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes as they gather at Dodger Stadium to commence the 40th running of the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS.
Participants will journey through 19 of the city’s communities, including Chinatown, Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Brentwood, culminating their 26.2-mile trek on Santa Monica Boulevard at the Avenue of the Stars.
“What makes the Los Angeles Marathon special is what makes all marathons special,” said the marathon’s legacy TV broadcaster Toni Reavis. “It’s a day for the city to come together. It shows off the city and brings out the best in people.”
The first Los Angeles Marathon was held in 1986 and was inspired by the success of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, which featured the first women’s marathon in the Olympic Games.
This year, the marathon hopes to play a role in bringing the community together from January’s destructive fires.
“We’re all in this together,” said Murphy Reinschreiber, COO of event organiser The McCourt Foundation (TMF).
“Our hearts are with everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. This is why we launched Together LA to unite the running community in providing direct financial support to those impacted.”
The McCourt Foundation launched Together LA in response to the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles County. 100% of net proceeds from the sale of limited-edition Together LA merchandise will directly support the Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE) and the California Fire Foundation.
The 2025 Los Angeles Marathon has sold out of general entries, but those still looking to participate can sign up with Team TMF, the official fundraising team of The McCourt Foundation, or one of the official nonprofit partnership program partners with entries remaining.
The event weekend begins with a two-day Lifestyle Expo at Dodger Stadium starting on Friday, March 14. The Big 5 Sporting Goods LA 5K starts at 08:00 PT on Saturday, March 15. Future marathoners ages 3 to 8 can join in the LA Kids Run presented by Circle K also on Saturday morning.
The 40th Los Angeles Marathon kicks off Sunday with the professional wheelchair start at 06:30 at Dodger Stadium. This year’s marathon features 93 Legacy Runners who have completed all previous editions.
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