Los Angeles Marathon

Race schedule

6:30 am – Wheelchairs
6:42 am – Handcycles
6:45 am – Elite Women
6:55 am – Elite Men & Full Field

Participant packet pick-up

Packet Pick-Up includes:

• Bib Number
• Timing Chip
• Technical Shirt
• Participant Bag

You MUST bring a valid photo ID to Packet Pick-Up, which is located at the Health & Fitness Expo. All participants are required to pick up their own Participant Packet during regularly scheduled Expo hours.

Individuals will NOT be able to pick up Packets on behalf of others. There will be NO race day Packet Pick-Up. Packets will NOTbe mailed to participants. Please make travel plans accordingly, as no exceptions will be made to these rules.

Gear Check

Gear Check is located in Parking Lot K at Dodger Stadium. All gear checked at the Start Line will be transported to the Finish Line for pick-up post-race. Participants must use the clear plastic event-issued Participant Bag to check gear. Non-transparent bags, backpacks, or luggage will NOT be accepted. Do not check anything valuable or fragile as the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon is not liable for any loss or damage. Gear Check closes promptly at 6:30 am.

Participants will be able to retrieve their checked items immediately after crossing the Finish Line in Santa Monica along Ocean Ave. Gear Check at the Finish Line will close promptly at 3:00 pm.

What about Race numbers & timing chips ?

No one may participate in the Event without wearing the officially issued race number bib registered to the wearer.

Participant race number bibs are specific personal identifiers and may not be exchanged or transferred, given or sold to any other person. The sale and/or transfer of race entries/bibs is strictly prohibited and will result in the disqualification and/or banning from future event of any individuals (sellers and buyers) involved.

Participants are responsible for verifying that their timing chip is working properly prior to the race and worn correctly during the race. Timing chips can be tested at the pickup location and any problems with the timing device must be addressed at the time of packet pick-up.

What about Medical stations — Keck Medicine of USC ?

There is medical support at both the Start and Finish Lines as well as along the course. Medical vans are staged at miles 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24. Medical tents are located at the Finish Line and in the Post Food & Fluid Area on Ocean Ave in Santa Monica. A massage tent is also located at the Finish Line. All treatment will be provided by licensed professionals including physicians, nurses, therapists and medical trainers.

How many Aid Stations are on the course?

Twenty-two (22) fully-staffed aid stations will feature both Water and Gatorade Endurance Formula Lemon-Lime. Gatorade Endurance Formula has nearly two times the sodium and three times the potassium of traditional Gatorade. Newly reformulated, it now contains no artificial flavors or sweeteners and has a new, lighter flavor. Participants are advised to continue moving through the Aid Station if the first tables are too crowded to conveniently obtain fluids.

Is there food available on the course?

There will be two CLIF SHOT® Energy Gels stations on course (Mile 12 and Mile 19).

How long is the course open?

The 6 hour, 30 minute course time limit means race officials will reopen streets to vehicular traffic on a rolling basis at a 15:00 per mile pace. Participants still on the course at this time will be required to move to the sidewalks and obey all traffic signals. Participants who cross the finish line after 6:30:00 are not guaranteed to be recognized as Official Finishers and are not guaranteed a medal or finishing time.

Can I run with an iPod/headphones?

Yes. USATF, the national governing body of the sport, recently amended its ban on headphones, iPods and similar devices. It is recommended that athletes keep only one ear bud in to be able to hear directions from race officials or emergency vehicles. Athletes competing for prize money are not allowed to use electronic devices such as headphones and ear pieces.

Where and when is the Health & Fitness Expo and Packet Pick-Up?

The 2020 Health & Fitness Expo and Packet Pick-Up will be held on Friday, March 22: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 23 from 9:00am-5:00pm at the Los Angeles Convention Center in West Hall.

There is NO race day Participant Packet and Bag Pick-Up. No exceptions!

Participants will compete in the following male and female age divisions:

12-15 (SRLA only), 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over

The top 3 finishers in each age division will receive a commemorative award. All finishers will receive a commemorative medal.