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2010 Los Angeles Marathon Introduces New Course: From Dodger Stadium to the Ocean at Santa Monica
New Route for 25th Edition Expected to be Fast
From Running USANovember 13, 2009
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Marathon officials have revealed the detailed 2010 route that will take runners from downtown Los Angeles to the scenic coastline; the marathon will be held on Sunday, March 21. The new Stadium to the Sea course, starting at Dodger Stadium, will wind its way through Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica on the way to a picturesque finish in front of the Pacific Ocean. The course, which loses roughly 400 feet start to finish, is expected to be among the fastest courses in LA Marathon history.
Along the way, runners will pass signature sites, including El Pueblo de Los Angeles (the city's birthplace), Los Angeles City Hall, the Capitol Records Building, the Kodak Theater (home of the Oscars®), the Sunset Strip, historic Route 66, Rodeo Drive and the Santa Monica Pier.
"We are thrilled to see such a great response to the Stadium to the Sea route," said LA Marathon President Russ Pillar. "We designed this iconic course with runners in mind, and expect it will quickly make the Los Angeles Marathon a 'must run' among the world's major marathons. We encourage runners to register early to ensure their participation in this event."
Runners are signing up at increased levels, and organizers will limit the field size to 25,000. Registration was running more than 75 percent ahead of the 2007 pace, the marathon's biggest year to-date with more than 24,000 participants. With the public announcement of course details, organizers expect the pace of registration to increase further. Marathon officials encourage runners to register online now at www.lamarathon.com
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa saluted marathon organizers and the neighboring cities for collaborating on the new route. "Since taking over the marathon, Frank McCourt and his team have led a successful effort to deliver a route that highlights Los Angeles as a premier city in the world. With the collaboration of our friends in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and the Veterans' Administration, we are truly excited to host an event that showcases the best Los Angeles has to offer."
Race organizers worked hard to find a runner-friendly route that would be unique among the world's leading marathons. The route ties together four cities and many communities along the way. Hundreds of thousands of spectators are anticipated for this grand event--the 25th running of the Los Angeles Marathon on March 21.
"With 131 days to race day, it's not too late to start training," said LA Marathon Director of Training Rod Dixon. Dixon is a former New York City Marathon winner and 1972 Olympic medalist. "As a runner, this will be one of the most exciting courses in the world. There is ample time to train and participate in the 2010 marathon, and the time to sign up is now. For both veteran runners and first-timers, this is the year to run the LA Marathon."
The Los Angeles Marathon inspires athletes and connects communities. With thousands of volunteers, tens of thousands of participants and hundreds of thousands of spectators along the route, the Los Angeles Marathon, a Running USA Founding Member, is one of the largest organized road races in the country. For more information including the new course map, see www.lamarathon.com