Here's your complete guide to the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon happening this weekend, including the race course map, full schedule of events, and a detailed list of road closures.
The Los Angeles Marathon returns this Sunday, March 8, for its 41st edition, featuring a "Stadium to the Stars" route that winds through the heart of the city as it welcomes 26,000 registered participants.
The Los Angeles Marathon is a world-class endurance event that serves as a massive "block party" for the city, attracting over 25,000 runners from across the globe each spring. Inspired by the success of the 1984 Summer Olympics, the modern era of the race was established in 1986 and has since grown into one of the largest marathons in the U.S.Historically known for its "Stadium to the Sea" route that concluded at the Santa Monica Pier, the event underwent a significant shift in 2021 to its current "Stadium to the Stars" course, which starts at Dodger Stadium and finishes in Century City. RELATED: MAP: LA Marathon 2026 street closuresOwned by The McCourt Foundation, the marathon remains a quintessential Los Angeles experience. The 41st edition of the race weekend is packed with activities for both elite runners and families. The Lifestyle Expo serves as the primary hub for bib pick-up and vendor exhibits on Friday and Saturday, while Sunday remains the pinnacle with the professional and full-field marathon starts.The 26.2-mile course begins at Dodger Stadium and passes through iconic neighborhoods including Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Echo Park, Hollywood, and Beverly Hills. It all officially begins at 7 a.m. on Sunday, though wheelchair and hand-cycle participants start earlier at 6:30 a.m.Unlike the old "Stadium to the Sea" route that ended in Santa Monica, this course features a "double-back" section in the final miles.The Start: Runners begin at Dodger Stadium in Elysian Park.Miles 1–5 :Miles 6–10 :Miles 11–15 :Miles 19–22 :Miles 23–26.2 :This year's field is officially sold out, marking record-high interest in the event.If you are traveling through Los Angeles on Sunday, plan for significant delays. Major road closures include segments of Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood Boulevard, and Santa Monica Boulevard. Most surface streets are scheduled to reopen by early evening, while freeway ramps at the 101, 110, and 405 are expected to be clear by 3 p.m.Below is a road closures map:For a full list of street closures, see below or tap or click here.For a full list of local access street closures, see below or tap or click here.For a full list of freeway/highway closures, see below or tap or click here.With over 27,000 participants, expect heavy traffic and delays on race morning at both the Start Line at Dodger Stadium and the Finish Line in Century City. Event organizers recommend the following for a stress-free experience:The most recommended travel method for runners is to park near the finish line in Century City and take the free participant shuttle to the start. Pre-paid parking is available at the Westfield Century City Mall and several surrounding garages on Avenue of the Stars and Century Park East. If you are being dropped off, use the Golden State Gate at Dodger Stadium and follow signs for the "Runner Drop-Off" in Lot 4. Spectators are encouraged to use the Metro B Line to reach viewing hubs in Hollywood or the Metro E Line for the finish line at Century City, as both rail lines bypass the extensive street-level bus detours.Parking is available for purchase near the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon Finish Line in Century City and we offer free shuttles to the Start Line for all participants. Learn more about shuttles by scrolling down.We encourage all participants to pre-purchase parking for an easier race morning. Pre-paid parking is available for purchase now at the lots and link below.Participants may park for FREE near the Start Line of the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon at Dodger Stadium.ACCESS TO DODGER STADIUM RACE MORNINGDROP OFF AT DODGER STADIUMIf you are being dropped off at Dodger Stadium via Lyft/Uber/or friend/family:IMPORTANT REMINDERS:Parking at the Lifestyle Expo at Dodger Stadium is FREE.Shuttles from the Finish Line in Century City to the Start Line at Dodger Stadium:Please make your shuttle reservation during online registration. If you did not make your shuttle reservation online or wish to change shuttles, please log into your Haku account here.From Union Station in Downtown LA to the Start LinePlease make your shuttle reservation during online registration. If you did not make your shuttle reservation online or wish to change shuttles, please log into your Haku account here.Participants that booked a Downtown LA hotel through the Official Hotel Reservation center can board a DTLA Hotel ShuttlePost Race:There is ample parking in Century City at the Westfield Century City Mall and other parking lots, however, please make note of the following things:Pre-paid parking is available for purchase at the lots and link below and will be available while supplies last on race day.Parking at the Lifestyle Expo at Dodger Stadium is FREE.As the race progresses, streets will reopen on a rolling basis at the discretion of the Los Angeles Police and Fire Departments. Most roads in the early part of the course are expected to be open by mid-morning, while the finish area in Century City will remain restricted until late Sunday evening.Once participants cross the finish line in Century City, they enter the secure Finish Festival, where they will receive their finisher medals, heat sheets, and post-race refreshments. This area remains open until 3 p.m. and features a DJ, first-come, first-served seating on double-decker buses, and medical support stations. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: LA Marathon: Matt Richtman becomes 1st US winner since 1994For those looking to celebrate, the party moves beyond the finish line with several "official" after-parties, such as the Post-Race Celebration at Basecamp and the Warehouse Party at Inverse starting at 5 p.m. Runners are encouraged to wear their medals to these events, many of which offer special "medal portrait" sessions and drink specials for participants. For a smooth departure, if you are being picked up by friends or family, organizers recommend meeting at Pico Blvd and Motor Ave—about a 15-minute walk from the main festival—to avoid the heavy gridlock immediately surrounding the finish line.For more information on the marathon, tap or click here.
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