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Griffith Park Trail Marathon

Los Angeles, United States • 28 Mar 2026

Trail Running in Los Angeles

The Griffith Park Trail Marathon returns for its 16th year with the "Spring Edition" of the event. Located in Los Angeles, California, the race utilizes the trail network within Griffith Park. The event base is situated near the Merry Go Round area, where participants gather for the various distance options.

For the 2026 edition, several trail distances are available to participants:

  • 50 Mile
  • 50 K
  • Marathon
  • 30K
  • 1/2 Marathon
  • 10k

Registration for the event remains open until the Wednesday preceeding the race weekend. The 50 Mile distance is a new addition to the schedule for the spring 2026 season. The courses consist of trail terrain situated within the urban park boundaries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Los Angeles

Race information

Website Registration
50 mi
50 Mile
50 km
50k
26 mi
Marathon
30 km
30k
13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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