Griffith Park Run
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Griffith Park Run overview
The Griffith Park Run takes place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, CA. The event offers three official competitions:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1/2 Marathon (13.1 miles)
- Top Dog Division (no shirt included)
The event base is at 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Online registration closes January 31, 2026. Packet pick-up is scheduled the day before at REI Burbank and on race day at the Autry Museum site. Registration items include a commemorative die-cast finisher medal, a premium t-shirt, raffle entry, and access to sampling booths. The Top Dog Division includes a dog bone-shaped finisher medal, a custom bib, and access to a pet wellness zone.
Course and race logistics
The half marathon runs on Griffith Park trails and passes landmarks such as the Old Pony Ride, Merry-Go-Round, Travel Town, the zoo, and the Autry Museum, finishing near Crystal Springs picnic area. The half marathon starts with a flat compact-trail section, includes rolling hills around miles 5 to 7, and finishes on mostly flat compact trail. The 5K follows the golf course perimeter and is described as flat, scenic, and shaded.
There are six water stations on the half marathon route; 5K runners have water at the halfway point. Portable bathrooms are located near the Travel Town area. A roving first aid team covers main access points and a first aid station is at the finish area. The half marathon has a 4-hour course cut-off. Prize money is offered for elite and masters finishers in the half marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
