Los Angeles Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool morning, gradual warm-up
Runners will face a temperature rise from 52°F at the start to a peak of 64°F, with light winds around 8 mph. With humidity at 58%, it’s advisable for runners to start conservatively and adjust their pace as the day warms. Key challenges include headwinds from miles 2-3 and 15-16, while a tailwind will benefit runners from miles 5-8. Conditions remain dry, allowing for optimal racing strategy.
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The Los Angeles Marathon (formerly known as the City of Los Angeles Marathon) is an annual running event typically held each spring in Los Angeles, California, since 1986. The marathon was inspired by the success of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games hosted in Los Angeles, and has become one of the largest marathons in the country, with more than 25,000 participants, thousands of volunteers, and hundreds of thousands of spectators.
