Hollywood Sign Run
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Event overview
The Hollywood Sign Run | Hike takes place on January 25, 2026 in Griffith Park, Los Angeles. The event uses a fire road just north of the Old Zoo as the start/finish area (nearest address for the ranger station: 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, 90027). The course layout includes a scenic out-and-back route to the Hollywood Sign Viewpoint and offers visible landmarks such as the Griffith Observatory, Downtown Los Angeles, Glendale, the DreamWorks campus, the Los Angeles River, the San Fernando Valley, Warner Bros. Studios, and the Disney Animation Building. The 8K course has a turn-around at Cathy’s Corner.
Organized by OTG Events, the race provides gender-specific short sleeve t-shirts, a unique finisher’s medal, awards for overall and age grade division winners, sponsor prizes for overall winners, chip timing, free photos for the 8M, and aid stations with medical staff. Age groups are listed from 19 & Under up to 70+.
Courses and logistics
Events and distances:
- 8 Miles - Hollywood Sign 8M Run | Hike
- 8 Kilometers - Cathy’s Corner 8K
- 5 Kilometers - Griffith Park 5K Trail Challenge
- 2.2 Kilometers - P-2.2K Kid Run
Course terrain and support:
- 8M: ~6 miles trails and ~2 miles asphalt; aid stations at start/finish and miles 1.63, 3.5, 4.5, 6.62.
- 8K: 3.12 miles trails and 1.9 miles asphalt; aid stations at 1.5 and 3.5 miles.
- 5K: 3.12 miles trails; aid stations at start/finish and mile 1.52.
- Kid run: all trails. Porta-potties only at start/finish.
Logistics and policies: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Packet pickup at Fleet Feet Burbank (1516 Magnolia Blvd) on Friday and Saturday before the race; race-day pickup available at base of Old Zoo. Gear check opens at 6:15 AM on race day; unclaimed items held 48 hours.
- No refunds; one-time transfer or one-time deferral allowed with requests at least 14 days prior.
- Strollers and dogs are not allowed. Race-day registration is accepted with payment by cash, Venmo, or Zelle. Parking near the Merry-Go-Round lot is limited.