Tag: Los Angeles Marathon

BEVERLY HILLS—The city of Beverly Hills announced on Wednesday, February 4 that the 41st Annual Los Angeles Marathon “Stadium to the Stars,” presented by ASICS, will take place Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Athletes from all 50 states and more than 67 countries will race through the streets of Beverly Hills for miles 16 and 17 before ending at the Avenue of the Stars in Century City.

Major road closures and parking restrictions on Sunday will be in effect in Beverly Hills from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. and include:

-Doheny Drive closed from North Santa Monica Boulevard to Burton Way
-Burton Way closed from Doheny Drive to South Santa Monica Boulevard
-South Santa Monica Boulevard closed from Rexford Drive to Rodeo Drive
-Rodeo Drive closed from South Santa Monica Boulevard to Wilshire Boulevard
-Wilshire Boulevard closed from Rodeo Drive to South Santa Monica Boulevard
-South Santa Monica Boulevard closed from Wilshire Boulevard to Moreno Drive

There will be a detour in effect on the western border of Beverly Hills, at Wilshire Boulevard and North Santa Monica Boulevard, as well as at Moreno Drive and South Santa Monica Boulevard until 5 p.m. Access to all local businesses will be maintained.

For access to the 10 Freeway, drivers are advised to take Wilshire Boulevard heading east to Robertson Boulevard To access the 405 Freeway, drivers are advised to go west on Olympic Boulevard.

On the day of the marathon, from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., questions regarding Beverly Hills street closures can be directed to the Beverly Hills Hotline by dialing (310) 550-4680. For more details visit lamarathon.com or www.beverlyhills.org/marathon.

 

By Danny Jones

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On March 6, the city of West Hollywood announced the route of the upcoming Los Angeles Marathon for Sunday, March 17 which is St. Patrick’s Day. The streets will be blocked off for the run from 4 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The route entry will start on Sunset Boulevard at Haven Hurst Drive traveling westbound. The runners will turn south on N. San Vicente/Sunset Boulevard and then turn west on Santa Monica Boulevard at San Vicente Boulevard. All runners will travel south on Doheny Drive, exiting West Hollywood on Doheny Boulevard and Beverly Drive.

Sunset Boulevard, N. Vicente Boulevard, Santa Monica Boulevard, and Doheny Drive will be closed to thru-traffic during the event.

For more information visit the L.A. Marathon website or contact Jesús Heredia who is the Event Services Coordinator for West Hollywood.

“Join us for the 39th running of the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS on March 17, 2024. Participants will set out on our course starting at Dodger Stadium and finishing on the Avenue of the Stars in Century City and not only accomplish a personal goal but also support The McCourt Foundation’s mission to build a healthier world,” reads the LA Marathon website.

The McCourt Foundation was established in 1992 and notes on its website that it is: “Striving to cure neurological diseases while empowering communities to build a healthier world.”

The L.A. Marathon is a 26.2-mile tour to begin at 7 a.m. and is scheduled to end at 6 hours and 30 minutes after the last person crosses the starting line.

The Los Angeles Marathon Weekend starts March 15, and includes two days of running. Those interested in the L.A. Big 5K on Saturday, March 16 can visit the website.

By Sharon