Griffith Park Resolution Run
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Griffith Park Resolution Run - January 4, 2026
The event takes place in Griffith Park, Los Angeles (4800 Crystal Springs Drive, 90027). Distances offered:
- Half Marathon
- 12K
- 5K
- 15K Relay (teams of 3)
Course details
The Half Marathon is approximately 90% trail and 10% asphalt. It starts at Shane's Inspiration and includes the Upper Old Zoo Trail, Bill Eckert Trail, several downhill sections on asphalt, rolling hills between miles 6 and 8, and a flat trail finish from miles 10 to 13. The 12K shares the same start line; it passes through the old Griffith Park Zoo, includes hilly sections, an all-downhill mile, and finishes on a flat trail. The 5K is a short route around the golf course. The 15K Relay, new for 2026, has teams of three with each member running a 5K loop; divisions are male, female, and coed.
Logistics, entries and awards
Packet pickup is at Run With Us - Pasadena on Friday, January 2 (12:00 to 19:00) at 235 N. Lake Avenue, Pasadena. Race-morning bib pickup begins at 6:15 and closes 10 minutes before each event's start. Early registrants (first 500) receive a commemorative collapsible running cup. All finishers receive a custom medal, race bib, downloadable finisher certificate, chip timing, and access to finish-line water/snacks and on-site sports massage. Prize highlights: Half Marathon top male and female $250; 12K and 5K top male and female receive a gift card for Hoka shoes; 15K Relay awards top three teams in each division. Awards are presented only at the awards ceremony and cannot be mailed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
