Rose Bowl Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Pleasant conditions, adjust for headwind
Runners will face temperatures rising from 52°F at the start to 60°F by the finish, with light winds from the east. Humidity remains moderate at 47%. During miles 4-6, a headwind will challenge runners, suggesting a conservative pace to conserve energy. In the later miles, a tailwind will provide relief, allowing for faster splits.
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Race Info
The Rose Bowl Half Marathon starts outside the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, and runs through residential neighborhoods and Old Town Pasadena. The course crosses the Colorado Street Bridge, then finishes with a 5K loop through Brookside Golf Course before ending on the field of the Rose Bowl stadium. It is held on a Sunday in mid-January, with a 5K starting at the same time, and is run by The McCourt Foundation. Tim Reed set the course record of 1:08:07 in 2026.
