Griffith Park Trail Marathon Relay & 8K
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Griffith Park Trail Marathon Relay & 8K
The Griffith Park Trail Marathon Relay & 8K is a trail running event held in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, on June 6, 2027, at the Lower Old Zoo. The event marks the 12th anniversary and offers both solo and team relay options on a true loop course that uses park trails and roads.
Distances
- Marathon relay (team relay covering marathon distance)
- 8K
The course follows a mix of fireroad and some pavement and includes a notable 1.7 mile climb followed by flat and winding sections and a mostly downhill finish. The event provides three well supported aid stations along the route, fast and accurate chip timing, and a unique finisher medal. All participants receive a premium short sleeve t-shirt in men’s or women’s cut.
Event-day amenities include a festival-style Athlete’s Village and tailgate area at the Lower Old Zoo, multiple DJs and music, food trucks, vendors, and post-run food and drinks. Race services list free professional race photos for download, exclusive badges for relay captains and last-leg runners, and packet pickup sales and a raffle at Fleet Feet Burbank.
Competition features include a new SoCal Showdown subcompetition, $1,500 in cash prizes for the relay Open Division, awards for the top three teams in each division, and awards plus age grade prizes for top 8K finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
