Race Dates
2011: Sunday, March 20, 2011
2012:
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Course Information
Profile:
Downhill
Type:
Point to Point
Surface:
Road/Pavement
Certified?:
Yes
Miscellaneous Information
Early Entry Fee:
$145
Pace Groups?:
No
Race Day Weather
Mean Temperature:
61 F / 16 C
Average High:
70 F / 21 C
Average Low:
52 F / 11 C
Race Size
2011: 19,890 Finishers
2010: 22,403 Finishers
2009: 14,240 Finishers
Elevation Chart
Minimum Elevation: 102 feet
Maximum Elevation: 552 feet
Course Description
No course description available at this time.
Runner Ratings & Reviews
JPB's review of 2013 race.
Review
Ran the 2013 Asics LA Marathon and I thought it was very well organized and the route lived up to its promise of running by LA landmarks, i.e. Hollywood, Beverly Hills, etc. The weather was perfect 55-59 degrees. Spectator's turn out was good from miles 10-finish. The course was not difficult but did have some challenging rolling hills late in the race around miles 19-21. I didn't PR but ran my 2nd fastest time.
Race Tips
The course is comprised of rolling hills. Be sure to save a little for the challenging hills around miles 19-21. Miles 23-finish is mostly downhill.
Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)
If your travelling for the race, stay at the finish, i.e. Santa Monica as the race will shuttle you from Santa Monica City Hall to Dodger stadium in the morning. The race offers discounted hotels in Santa Monica near the beach for a good discount. Go through the race website.
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