Los Angeles Marathon Race Prep

ASICS Los Angeles Marathon: a rolling point-to-point course in Los Angeles with 278 m of climbing. Pacing by section, fueling, and race-day tips.

Use TrainPace to plan a simple, repeatable strategy for Los Angeles Marathon: pacing targets, fueling basics, and course/elevation awareness.

Pace calculator: training zones + race pace
Fuel planner: carbs/hour + gel timing
Elevation analysis: hills, grades, and difficulty

How to prepare for Los Angeles Marathon

Plan pacing, fueling, and course strategy for Los Angeles Marathon using free calculators and GPX elevation analysis.

Pick a realistic goal time: Use a recent race result or time trial to set a starting point.
Set training paces: Calculate easy, tempo, threshold, and interval paces for your training block.
Build a fueling plan: Estimate carbs/hour and gel timing that you can practice in long runs.
Review course elevation: Upload a GPX to spot key climbs and decide where to adjust effort.

ASICS Los Angeles Marathon course guide

The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon is held in March. The 2026 course started at Dodger Stadium and finished in Century City on Santa Monica Blvd. at Avenue of the Stars. It passes Chinatown, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Westwood. It has about 912 feet (278 m) of climbing, with rolling hills mostly in the second half.

ASICS Los Angeles Marathon at a glance
Fact	Value
Location	Los Angeles, California, USA
Distance	42.195 km (marathon)
Usually held	March
Course	rolling, point-to-point
Elevation gain	278 m (912 ft)
Official site	https://www.lamarathon.com/

Course highlights

Start at Dodger Stadium
Chinatown and Little Tokyo, miles 1–5
Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard, miles 11–15
Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive, miles 16–18
Finish in Century City on Santa Monica Blvd. at Avenue of the Stars

ASICS Los Angeles Marathon pacing strategy

The course has rolling hills, with more in the second half. Run the first 10 miles under control and be ready for rises through West Hollywood and Wilshire. There is a U-turn on San Vicente and a double-back in the final miles.

Pacing by course section
Section	Terrain	Advice
mile 1–5	Downtown LA: Chinatown, Little Tokyo, City Hall	Start at goal pace or slightly slower.
mile 6–15	Echo Park, Silver Lake, Hollywood	Hold steady effort on the rolling streets.
mile 16–22	West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Wilshire Boulevard through Westwood	Run the rises by effort.
mile 23–26.2	U-turn on San Vicente and a double-back east to Century City	Keep form and push in the final mile.

Fueling notes

Take a gel before mile 16, where the second-half rolling hills begin. The sources I used do not list aid-station positions, so check the official guide.

Race-day tips

Start is at Dodger Stadium, so plan transport from your hotel
The finish is in Century City, not Santa Monica; Wikipedia says the finish moved from Santa Monica to Century City
Expect rolling hills in the second half
The course includes a double-back in the final miles

Frequently asked questions

Is the Los Angeles Marathon hilly?

It has rolling hills, with about 912 feet (278 m) of climbing, especially in the second half.

Where does the Los Angeles Marathon finish?

The 2026 course finished on Santa Monica Blvd. at Avenue of the Stars in Century City. Older courses finished in Santa Monica.

When is the Los Angeles Marathon held?

It is usually held in March.

Facts checked 2026-10 against the sources below. Race details change from year to year — confirm with the official site before race day.

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