Griffith Park Trail Marathon Relay & 8K

Los Angeles, United States • 7 Jun 2026

Event overview

The Griffith Park Trail Marathon Relay & 8K is a trail running event in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, scheduled for June 7, 2026 at Park Centre. The event offers both team relay and individual options and uses trails and fire roads within the park. Participant descriptions note a loop course that is mostly fireroad with some pavement, a 1.7-mile climb followed by flat and winding sections and a downhill portion.

Distances

  • Marathon relay (team-based)
  • 8K (individual)

Race services and awards

The event provides chip timing, a finisher medal, and a premium short sleeve t-shirt for participants. Relay teams receive a special anchor badge for the last leg. The race offers free race photos, three well supported aid stations, post-run food and drinks, multiple DJs and music, and food trucks. Awards include cash prizes totaling $1,500 for Open Division winners, awards for the top three teams in each division, and top three male and female finishers for the 8K. Packet pickup includes an exclusive sale and raffle at Fleet Feet Burbank. Organizers list club and team participation across Southern California, noting more than 150 teams have taken part in past events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

42 km
Griffith Park Trail Marathon Relay
8 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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