ABWR Half Marathon - Griffith Park

Griffith Park, United States • 14 Feb 2026

Event details

The event takes place on February 14, 2026 at Griffith Park, 4800 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027. The organizer is A Better World Running (ABWR). Bib pick-up is scheduled the morning of the event. Transfers are permitted by contacting the organizer; there is a no-refund policy. Volunteers may receive a free race entry through the organizer.

Course and services

The course uses a shared, hard-packed dirt horse trail with a brief street crossing. The start and finish are on a grass area adjacent to the trail and the turnaround is located just off the side of the trail. The course will be marked with cones and signs; participants are asked to stay to the right and pass on the left. There are numerous restrooms and water fountains along the course. An aid station at the turnaround/start-finish provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and energy gels. Running or walking with a stroller is allowed. The half marathon has a 3 hour 15 minute time limit; early starts may be arranged with the organizer.

All finishers receive a custom finisher medal. Registered participants receive drawstring goodie bags, free photos and videos, and race results are posted online within 12 to 24 hours after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • 5k
  • 10k
  • 15k
  • Half marathon (4.36 mi loop x3)

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
15 km
15k
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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