Los Angeles Triathlon [SEP]
Race Website;
Olympic Course: Swim: 1.5K (.9 miles)---Venice Beach / Cycle: 40 Kilometer (24 miles)---Hollywood and surrounding areas /Run: 10 K-Downtown. Ends at Staples Center
Sprint Course: Swim 0.4 miles -Venice Beach / Cycle: 20 miles---Hollywood and surrounding areas / Run: 5k Downtown. Ends at Staples Center
Amateurs / Professionals and Relay Teams. Includes The Kaiser Permanente Thrive Health & Fitness Expo at the Marina Del Rey Marriott
on the day before race day.
Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K [DEC]
Competitors will run past some of Pasadena’s greatest landmarks including the Rose Bowl,
the Colorado Bridge, the Arroyo Seco, Devil’s Gate Dam, JPL, and the new Flintwash Bridge.
A major course section runs on the nature trails of Hahamonga Watershed Park.
Buffalo Run Half Marathon - Catalina Island [FEB]
Very challenging, hilly course on the East End of Catalina Island. Approximate 8 mile climb in dirt fire roads until the descent back into Avalon.
This half marathon course takes you from sea level to a 1600 foot elevation then returns to sea level. Spectacular views of San Clemente Island and Avalon.
This race also features the popular flat and fast Pebbly Beach 5K course on the paved road out to Pebbly Beach.
Catalina Island Marathon - Catalina Island [MAR]
Runners World 2007 ranked this race as the #1 off-road marathon in the world.
Enjoy some of the most breathtaking scenery while running 26.2 miles over the Island of Catalina.
The race traverses mostly dirt trails and roads through areas of the interior of the Island where very few have gone. The race starts in Two Harbors and runs to Avalon.
Los Angeles Marathon [MAR]
The first L.A. Marathon attracted 10,868 participants, making it the largest inaugural marathon in history.
The largest single-day sporting event east of the Pacific and west of the Mississippi.
Race features live entertainment and finish line festival.
Over 100,000 people gather annually in this area to enjoy music, food and the many sponsor exhibits offering a wide away of fun for the entire family.
Ventura Half Marathon & 5K Race [FEB]
Out and back flat course, gentle grade going out, gentle downhill return, along the Ventura River bike path. 6 water stations.
Since Feb 2000, this event normally runs on the 2nd Sunday at Westpark in West Ventura.
Santa Monica Classic 5K & 10K Race [APR]
Race Website;
Benefit for Heal The Bay. Includes post race fitness expo on the Santa Monica Pier.
Bull Dog Trail Run 50K/25K - Malibu CA [AUG]
Race Website;
Come join us and run in the beautiful scenic Santa Monica Mountains recreational area beginning at our base camp in Malibu Creek State Park, Malibu California.
Tough Topanga 10K Race - Late May
Race Website;
Course: Trippet Ranch - Topanga State Park, 20829 Entrada Road, Topanga, CA
This course is rugged and very steep - a cross-country course for those into a very challenging run.
Catalina Island Triathlon [NOV]
1/2 mile bay swim / 16k bike course through Avalon / 3 mile island run.
Long Beach Marathon [OCT]
This fall marathon starts on Shoreline Drive, pass the Pike at Shoreline Village over Queensway Bridge to the bow of the Queen Mary.
Circle the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Lighthouse and Rainbow Harbor and head down to the beach. Participate in one of America’s most scenic Marathons. It’s Fast, Flat and Fun.
Los Angeles Roadrunners
Club Website
LA Marathon 28-week Training Program (Aug-Mar) with a proven success record of 99% finishers.
Athletes and coaches meet every saturday at locations in Venice, Ventura and Chino Hills:
LA Roadrunners- meet at 7 AM in Venice at Westminster Avenue School
Ventura Roadrunners - meet at 7:30 AM at San Buenaventura State Beach
Inland Empire Roadrunners - meet at 7 AM in Chino Hills at Butterfield Park