Los Angeles Marathon
Los Angeles, United States of America · Sunday 7 March 2027
The Los Angeles marathon is a 26.2-mile road race held annually in Los Angeles, California. The event typically begins near Dodger Stadium, a sports and entertainment landmark situated just northeast of downtown, and travels through many neighborhoods and notable areas including Chinatown, Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Century City, with the finish located in the West Los Angeles neighborhood near Santa Monica Boulevard.
Difficulty Calculator
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Adjusted Time
4:38:03
Time difference: +38.1 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain205m
Elevation High148m
Elevation Low63m
Weather Forecast
High19°C
Low7°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Los Angeles Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 90% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Los Angeles Marathon plays about 39 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #120 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #61 of 576 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Los Angeles Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Los Angeles Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:29:56 | +29:56 |
| 3:30:00 | 4:04:06 | +34:06 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:38:03 | +38:03 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:11:54 | +41:54 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:45:40 | +45:40 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:19:23 | +49:23 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:53:05 | +53:05 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Los Angeles Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Los Angeles Marathon is a full marathon held in Los Angeles, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 7 March 2027. The course is run on trail surface with 205m of total climbing, with its high point near 148m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Los Angeles Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 205m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for March, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 7°C to 19°C. This temperature range is widely considered optimal for marathon performance, allowing efficient heat dissipation without cold-related issues. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Trail
Los Angeles Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are usually slower than the road equivalent - often by 10-20% - because of uneven footing, technical sections, and frequently steeper gradients, though a smooth, non-technical or downhill trail can run faster than that suggests. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended.
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