Rose Bowl Half Marathon
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Event Overview
The Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K takes place in Los Angeles and Pasadena, California. The event features a course that leads participants through several local landmarks, including the Colorado Street Bridge, Old Town Pasadena, and Cal Tech University. The routes conclude with a finish line located on the field inside the Rose Bowl Stadium.
The event is organized by the McCourt Foundation and supports efforts to find cures for neurological diseases. Participants can choose between several different distances and activities held over the race weekend.
The available distances include:
- Half Marathon
- 5K
- Kids Run
Logistics and Schedule
The event weekend includes multiple days for bib pick-up. On the Friday and Saturday preceding the race, participants can collect their materials at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Lot K. There is also an alternative pick-up location available on Saturday at the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica or a pre-paid option available on race morning.
On the day of the event, parking is available at the Rose Bowl Stadium. A free shuttle service operates between the Parsons Lot and the Rose Bowl shuttle stop to assist with transportation. Shuttles and parking facilities open in the early morning hours before the start of the competitive events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
