Hollywood Sign Run
Los Angeles, United States • 25 Jan 2026
Event overview
The Hollywood Sign Run | Hike takes place on January 25, 2026 in Griffith Park, Los Angeles. The event uses an out-and-back course that reaches the Hollywood Sign Viewpoint and offers views of Downtown Los Angeles and the Griffith Observatory. The start and finish are located on the fire road just north of the Old Zoo picnic area. The event includes multiple distance options and a finish festival with awards.
Courses, logistics and services
Distances offered:
- 8M - Hollywood Sign Run | Hike
- 8K - Cathy's Corner (turnaround at Cathy’s Corner)
- 5K - Griffith Park 5K Trail Challenge
- 2.2K - P-2.2K Kid Run
Course terrain and aid: the 8M course includes approximately 6 miles of trails and 2 miles of asphalt; the 8K has 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. Aid stations and medical staff are on course (locations specified by mile for each distance). Porta-potties are placed at the start/finish only. Additional services include chip timing, gear check (pick up within 48 hours), volunteer support, finish-line fruit and refreshments, race photos for the 8M, finisher medals, and awards. Packet pickup is available at Fleet Feet Burbank on the two days before the race and on race morning at the base of the Old Zoo. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.