Los Angeles Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon

The Los Angeles Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon pulses with California energy and Hollywood glamour. Runners navigate through iconic neighborhoods, past famous landmarks, and along palm-lined boulevards bathed in perfect October sunshine. The course offers surprising elevation changes that showcase LA's rolling landscape while providing glimpses of distant mountains and ocean. Live bands every mile create a uniquely energetic atmosphere as participants experience the city's diverse cultural fabric. The typically ideal Mediterranean climate provides perfect racing conditions, neither too warm nor too cool. This event captures LA's distinctive character—ambitious yet relaxed, health-conscious yet indulgent—creating a running experience that balances serious athletic challenge with entertainment industry flair beneath Southern California's legendary perfect skies.