The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon runs across Los Angeles, California. The course links the major districts of the metropolitan area along wide boulevards, in an entirely urban setting from start to finish. Early March still brings moderate morning temperatures, though Californian sun can make itself felt through the second half of the race.
ASICS Los Angeles Marathon
Organised by The McCourt Foundation, it takes runners on a crossing of the city.
Prepare for ASICS Los Angeles Marathon
A plan built from your answers and your race date.
What this race asks of you
- Course shape
- Point to pointsource
- Typical temperature
- 21 °C on average in Marchsource
- Getting a bib
- First come, first servedsource
- Time limit
- 6:30source
Checked on September 21, 2026 with the organizer or the federation. What they do not publish is not shown here — including course vertical gain, which no road organizer publishes.
The formats
One format only.
| Format | Distance |
|---|---|
| Marathon | 26.2 mi |
Organizer information, checked on September 21, 2026 · mccourtfoundation.org
When to start
A build for this distance usually runs 12 to 20 weeks. Counted back from race day, that puts the start somewhere between October 12, 2026 and December 7, 2026.
These ranges are working conventions, not a research finding — no trial has compared plan lengths against each other. What matters more is that the plan was built for the weeks you actually have, rather than shrunk down from a longer one.
When to start
October 12, 2026
→ December 7, 2026
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Questions
What is the date of ASICS Los Angeles Marathon in 2027?
ASICS Los Angeles Marathon is run on Sunday, March 7, 2027 in Los Angeles. Date published by the organizer, checked on September 21, 2026.
What distances does the LA Marathon offer?
195 km. It crosses the major districts of Los Angeles on wide boulevards, with no shorter companion race attached to the event.
Who organises the Los Angeles Marathon?
The race is organised by The McCourt Foundation. Entry conditions, the detailed course map and practical race-week information are published on the organiser's official event website.
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