Griffith Park Run
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Event details
Griffith Park Run takes place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Griffith Park, Los Angeles (4700 Western Heritage Way, CA 90027). The event is organized in partnership with Aztlan Athletics and the Los Angeles Parks Foundation. Registration entries listed for the event include:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1/2 Marathon (13.1 miles)
- Run4Paws (Love Your Pet Division)
- 5K Run/Walk w/ Dog
Registration deadlines are shown as ending January 31, 2026. Registration benefits listed by the organizer include raffle items, a commemorative die-cast medal, a premium t-shirt, and access to sampling booths. Food trucks, a beer garden, and sampling booths are noted as on-site amenities.
Course and logistics
The half marathon is an all-trail route that covers main trails of Griffith Park and passes landmarks including the Old Pony Ride, Merry Go Round, Travel Town, the zoo, the Autry museum, and the Crystal Springs picnic area. The half marathon course description notes a flat compact-trail start for roughly the first 4 miles, rolling hills around miles 5 to 7, and a final mostly flat compact-trail section. The 5K course is described as flat and shaded around the golf course perimeter.
Support details include six water stations on the half marathon route, portable bathrooms near the Travel Town area, a roving first aid team with a first aid station at the finish area, and public parking nearby. Packet pick-up is listed for the day before at REI Burbank and on race day at the Autry location. The half marathon has a 4-hour cut-off time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.