Hollywood Sign Run
Los Angeles, United States • 25 Jan 2026
Event overview
The Hollywood Sign Run | Hike takes place in Griffith Park on January 25, 2026. The event uses a scenic out-and-back course to the Hollywood Sign Viewpoint and includes views of the Griffith Observatory, Downtown Los Angeles, the Los Angeles River, Glendale, DreamWorks Campus, Warner Bros. Studios, and the Disney Animation Building. The program offers multiple distances:
- 8M course
- 8K
- 5K
- 2.2K Kid Run
Course terrain is described in detail: the 8M course is approximately 6 miles of trails and 2 miles of asphalt; the 8K course is about 3.12 miles of trails and 1.9 miles of asphalt; the 5K is 3.12 miles of trails; the Kid Run is all trails. The 8M includes a close-up view of the Hollywood Sign; the 8K has a turn-around at Cathy’s Corner.
Logistics and facilities
The start and finish are on the fire road just north of the Old Zoo picnic area in Griffith Park. Packet pickup is offered at Fleet Feet Burbank on the two days before the race and there is race-day pickup at the base of the Old Zoo. The nearest ranger station address is 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
Event services include gender-specific short sleeve shirts, finisher medals, awards for overall and age-grade winners, chip timing, free photos for the 8M, gear check, course aid stations with medical staff, volunteer support, and finish-line refreshments. Parking at the site is limited; the closest lot is the Merry-Go-Round parking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.