Rose Bowl Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Steady temps, tailwind boost
Runners will face a temperature rise from 52°F to 70°F, with light humidity at 47%. Wind will be light, with a headwind from miles 2-5 and a tailwind from miles 7-11, providing an advantage on those segments. Runners should consider pacing conservatively at the start and take advantage of the tailwind to push their pace during the middle miles.
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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.
