General entry is pay and run until the race sells out; prices can rise at any time. Team TMF runners enter free by pledging to raise $725 (marathon or Charity Half) or $175 (5K), and 185+ charity partners also offer spots. No refunds, transfers or deferrals.
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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Mar 6, 2027 | ||||
| LA 5K | 5K | Mar 6, 20278:00 AM | See registration | – |
| Sunday, Mar 7, 2027 | ||||
| ASICS Los Angeles Marathon | Marathon | Mar 7, 20277:00 AM | See registration | – |
| Charity Half Marathon (about 13.7 miles) | Other | Mar 7, 20278:15 AM | See registration | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
A typical finisher at a marathon in California runs 4:28:53, about 10:15 a mile, based on 17 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:46:59 and men in 4:18:52.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:15 AM, and the LA 5K starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around March 7 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What runners should know about Los Angeles Marathon, in brief, from the official race website.
Schedule and packet pickup
The expo is in Lot G at Dodger Stadium, with free parking: Friday, March 5, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bibs are not mailed and there is no race morning pickup unless you bought a Start Line Hospitality package.
Schedule and packet pickup
Stadium parking opens at 3 a.m. Wheelchair and hand crank athletes go at 6:30 a.m., elite women at 6:40 a.m., and the full marathon field at 7 a.m. The Charity Half follows at 8:15 a.m. Gear check is for marathoners only and closes at 6:30 a.m.
Parking and travel
Parking at Dodger Stadium is free for runners; expect traffic from 4 a.m. and cars left after 6 p.m. are towed. Free shuttles run from Century City (Avenue of the Stars south of Olympic) to the start from 3 to 5:30 a.m., and from Union Station at 5, 5:30 and 6 a.m. Paid parking is available near the finish.
Rules and FAQ
Marathoners get 6 hours 30 minutes after the last runner crosses the start; roads stay closed for about a 15 minute mile pace, and slower runners move to sidewalks. The Charity Half limit is 4 hours. Entrants must be 16 or older on race day unless entered via Students Run LA. No strollers.
The cause
The race is organized by The McCourt Foundation, whose work centers on neurological disease research and community health. Its charity program has raised more than $79 million for partner causes. Marathon and Charity Half finishers get a technical shirt and a medal.
More from the race
The LA 5K starts at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 6, runs through Elysian Park and finishes by Dodger Stadium. It is open to all ages, walkers and strollers included. Finishers get a shirt, a medal and post race refreshments.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (mccourtfoundation.org/event/los-angeles-marathon, mccourtfoundation.org/event/los-angeles-marathon/register, mccourtfoundation.org/event/los-angeles-marathon/race-weekend-overview, mccourtfoundation.org/event/los-angeles-marathon/distances-courses), checked Sep 25, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
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The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon is a point to point road race put on by The McCourt Foundation. It leaves Dodger Stadium, passes through a string of city neighborhoods and landmarks, and ends at Santa Monica Boulevard and Avenue of the Stars in Century City.