Griffith Park Trail Marathon

Los Feliz, United States • 1 Nov 2025

The Griffith Park Trail Marathon is a scenic trail running event held in Los Angeles, California, within the iconic Griffith Park. The race features multiple distances including a marathon, 50K, 30K, half marathon, and 10K, all showcasing a mix of beautiful single-track trails and double-track fire roads. The marathon course is an out-and-back route that includes a unique highlight: reaching the summit of the Hollywood Sign.

Aid stations are strategically placed along the course offering full aid and water. Participants have up to 9 hours to complete the marathon. The event offers a challenging yet picturesque running experience in a historic urban park setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50 K
42 km
Marathon
30 km
30k
21 km
1/2 Marathon
10 km
10k
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