Griffith Park Trail Marathon
Los Feliz, United States • 28 Mar 2026
Event overview
The Griffith Park Trail Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Griffith Park - Merry-Go-Round Lot 1 in Los Angeles, CA. The event offers multiple distances:
- 50K
- Marathon
- 30K
- Half-marathon
- 10K
Registration opens December 1, 2025 and is open through March 25, 2026. Past event results are listed for multiple years, including March and November 2025 and earlier editions.
Course and support
The main course is an out-and-back trail that uses single-track trails and double-track fire roads within Griffith Park and reaches the summit area near the Hollywood sign. The course has a nominal 9-hour cutoff; runners may choose to start with the 50K field to receive a 10-hour allowance. Aid stations are located along the route, with named stations such as Joe Klass (Mile 2.5), Bird Sanctuary (water-only, around Mile 5), and Mineral Wells (full aid, around Mile 8.5). The start/finish area is listed as having water access and drop-bag support for some distances.
Logistics
Bib pickup is conducted on race morning at the start line. Griffith Park is described as about a half-hour from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and closer to Burbank-Glendale Airport (BUR), and is near Hollywood Boulevard, Silverlake, and Los Feliz. An athlete guide and historical event information are provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.