Running in Los Angeles, United States

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46 Running Routes in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles is the most populous city in the U.S. state of California, and the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Southern California. With an estimated 3.88 million residents within the city limits as of 2024, it is the second-most populous city in the United States, behind New York City, and the largest city in the Western United States. The city has an ethnically and culturally diverse population, and is the principal city of a metropolitan area of 12.9 million people. Greater Los Angeles, a combined statistical area that includes the Los Angeles and Riverside–San Bernardino metropolitan areas, is a sprawling metropolis of over 18.5 million residents.

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Weather and seasonal running guidance

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Surface mix: Urban roads, park paths, and mixed city surfaces.

Safety tip: Check traffic flow, sidewalks, and route lighting before your run.

Running events and festivals

Marathons and races

  • Los Angeles Marathon — Marathon, usually March.
  • Rose Bowl Half Marathon — Half marathon, 5K, usually January.

Full Los Angeles race calendar

Route list

PreviewRouteElevation LossMapRun in appVideoReviews
Art trackMoon14.2 km31 m30 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackHeart with arrow14.5 km23 m23 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackDinosaur18.7 km44 m44 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackSailboat13.0 km34 m34 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackStar15.3 km64 m64 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackTurtle19.4 km56 m56 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackAirplane20.2 km70 m69 mOpen mapWatch video-
Art trackRunning shoe20.4 km80 m80 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackButterfly11.5 km67 m67 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackBunny15.1 km30 m31 mOpen mapRoute details-

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