Griffith Park Resolution Run
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Griffith Park Resolution Run : overview
The Griffith Park Resolution Run takes place in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The event offers multiple race options:
- Half Marathon
- 12K
- 5K
- 15K Relay - teams of 3, each running a 5K loop
The venue is near Shane's Inspiration in Griffith Park, at 4800 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
Course, entry items and logistics
The Half Marathon is roughly 90% trail and 10% asphalt. The Half Marathon start is at Shane's Inspiration; the course notes include Upper Old Zoo Trail, Bill Eckert Trail (hills), several downhill sections, rolling hills called "Tetris", and a final flat trail to the finish. The 12K shares the same start; its route passes the old Griffith Park Zoo with hills, then downhill and flat trail sections. The 5K loops around the golf course. The 15K Relay is new for 2026 and has coed, male, and female divisions.
Each participant receives a custom finisher medal, race bib, downloadable finisher certificate, chip timing, finish-line water/snacks, and on-site sports massage provided by Vision For Enrichment. A commemorative collapsible running cup is available for the first 500 registrants. Packet pickup is January 3 at Run With Us - Pasadena (235 N. Lake Avenue, Pasadena); race-morning pickup is also available. Awards include cash for top Half Marathon male/female, gift cards for top 12K and 5K, medals for age-group places, top relay teams, and team awards. Additional parking is available at Lot One at the Merry Go Round and south of the race area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.