Griffith Park Trail Marathon Relay & 8K
Los Angeles, United States • 7 Jun 2026
Griffith Park Trail Marathon Relay & 8K
The Griffith Park Trail Marathon Relay & 8K takes place in Griffith Park (Park Center), Los Angeles, on June 7, 2026. The event offers both individual and team relay options and is held on marked trails in the park.
Distances
- Marathon relay
- 8K
Race features and course
All participants receive a short sleeve event shirt, a finisher medal, and access to free race photos. The event uses chip timing, provides three well supported aid stations, and offers post-run food and drinks. Relay-specific items include a special anchor badge for runners on the last leg. The Open Division awards total $1,500 in cash prizes, with awards for top teams in each division and top three male and female finishers in the 8K.
The course is a loop that includes fireroad and some paved sections. Participant comments describe a 1.7 mile climb on the loop, followed by flat and winding sections and a mostly downhill run to the finish. The event features on-site DJs and music, multiple food trucks, vendors, and an Athlete’s Village with a tailgate atmosphere. The event has drawn more than 150 teams from the Southern California area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.