ABWR Half Marathon - Griffith Park
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Phoenix Rising at Griffith Park
Phoenix Rising is a multi-distance road and trail event scheduled for June 12, 2027 at Griffith Park, Crystal Springs Picnic Area, Pettigrew Field in Los Angeles. The event offers chip timing, custom finisher medals, and age-group awards that are available for pickup at the race only.
Distances offered include:
- 5K out and back route
- 10K two 5K loops
- 15K three 5K loops
- Half Marathon three 4.36 mile loops
The course uses a hard-packed dirt horse trail and follows an out-and-back format. The route is marked with cones and signs. The shared path is used by pedestrians, runners, and equestrians; participants are asked to stay to the right and pass on the left. The turnaround will be set off to the side of the trail.
An aid station is located at the turnaround near the start/finish and supplies water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. Registration includes chip timing, drawstring goodie bags, free photos and videos, live results, highlight reels, trophies and achievement badges, an Ascend Index ranking, an Ascend Crew feature to follow friends, a free event app, and a selection of snacks and samples.
Additional notes: there is free parking in the Crystal Springs Picnic Area lots. A 3 hour 15 minute time limit applies to the half marathon. Group discounts are available with automatic discounts applied for three or more on the Race Ascend platform. Transfers and a no refund policy are stated by the organizer. Race day registration is available with several payment methods; fees vary by distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
