Griffith Park Trail Marathon
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Griffith Park Trail Marathon
The Griffith Park Trail Marathon is a trail running event in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, staged at the Merry-Go-Round Lot on November 21, 2026. The event offers multiple course options that use singletrack and fire road terrain and are described as well marked.
Five distances are offered with course-specific elevation information:
- 10K: 6.3 miles, 1,341 ft gain, 1,095 ft high
- Half Marathon: 13.7 miles, 2,739 ft gain, 1,541 ft high
- 30K: 17.9 miles, 2,834 ft gain, 1,538 ft high
- Marathon: 26.2 miles, 5,508 ft gain, 1,545 ft high
- 50K: 30.7 miles, 6,492 ft gain, 1,545 ft high
Course maps and elevation profiles are provided for each distance. The event materials identify the terrain types and give total distance and cumulative elevation gain for each course. Information is presented for runners to review course routes and elevation details ahead of race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
