Hot to Trot Half Marathon - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, United States • 18 Jul 2026

Event details

Hot to Trot is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Griffith Park, Los Angeles. The meeting location is the Crystal Springs Picnic Area, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Parking will be available in the large lot near the picnic area.

Distances offered:

  • 5k
  • 10k
  • 15k
  • Half marathon (three 4.36 mile loops)

Early bird pricing (one month before the race) and race month pricing are listed for each distance. Race day registration fees are higher. Payments accepted on race day include cash, credit card, Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal. Transfers are allowed by contacting the organizer; there is a no refund policy. The half marathon has a 3:15 time limit.

Course and services

The course is an open, shared dirt trail that is marked with cones and signs. Participants are asked to stay to the right and pass on the left. The 5k is an out-and-back route; the 10k is two 5k loops; the 15k is three 5k loops; the half marathon is three 4.36 mile loops. An aid station at the turnaround/start-finish provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels.

Registration includes custom finisher medals, drawstring goodie bags, free photos and videos, results posted on the website within 12-24 hours, and an assortment of snacks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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