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Griffith Park Trail
Griffith Park Trail Marathon
The Griffith Park Trail Marathon was created by Keira Henninger to give an opportunity for runners to accomplish running on trails…
Next edition
2027 · 27 Mar 2027
Where
🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States of America
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About
The race
The Griffith Park Trail Marathon was created by Keira Henninger to give an opportunity for runners to accomplish running on trails longer than they ever imagined possible. This is a faster course with some solid good hills, and up to fourteen flat fast runnable miles. You will cross paths with every historical landmark that Griffith Park has to offer, and experience the magic of what this special place has to see.
Location
Los Angeles, United States of America
North America · typically 14°C (57°F) on race day
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Pro tips
Racing it
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Hill Strategy
The course has solid good hills. Pace the climbs steadily and recover on the flat sections.
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Cool Conditions
Typical race day temperature is 14.1°C. Dress for cool conditions; a light layer or arm sleeves should suffice.
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Landmark Checkpoints
The route passes every historical landmark in Griffith Park. Use these landmarks as mental checkpoints to break up the race.
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Trust Your Training
Created to let runners go longer than they imagined, so trust your preparation and run within yourself on the hills.
From the description
In Los Angeles
Getting Around
Race morning traffic near Griffith Park can be heavy. Carpool or use a ride-share, and plan for extra travel time.
Spectator Spots
Spectators can watch from Griffith Park's landmarks, such as the Greek Theater or the Observatory, which are close to the course.
Post-Race Recovery
After the race, recover with a walk in Griffith Park or explore nearby neighborhoods like Los Feliz. LA's sprawl means driving between areas.
Written by AI from the course data and the race's description; city tips are general knowledge. Check race-day details with the organizer.
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