The 2024 Los Angeles Marathon Presented by ASICS will once again take runners through the streets of West Hollywood on Sunday, March 17, 2024, as part of its 26.2-mile Stadium to the Stars course.
In its 39th edition, the Los Angeles Marathon will start at Dodger Stadium and end at Century Park in Century City, maintaining its traditional route through West Hollywood.
The marathon route will lead participants into West Hollywood along Sunset Boulevard at Marmont Lane, just west of N. Crescent Heights Boulevard. From there, runners will navigate through the Sunset Strip, turning left (south) onto N. San Vicente Boulevard, then right (west) onto Santa Monica Boulevard, and finally left (south) onto N. Doheny Drive, transitioning into the City of Beverly Hills. West Hollywood will host the marathon between miles 14 and 15 of the course.
To ensure participant safety, several street closures will be implemented in West Hollywood from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 17, 2024:
- Sunset Boulevard between Marmont Lane and Clark Street/N. San Vicente Boulevard
- N. San Vicente Boulevard between Sunset Boulevard and Melrose Avenue
- Santa Monica Boulevard between La Cienega Boulevard and N. Doheny Drive
- N. Doheny Drive between Santa Monica Boulevard and Beverly Boulevard
Parking will be prohibited along the marathon route, with “No Parking” signs posted in advance. Violating vehicles will be subject to ticketing and towing at the owner’s expense.
Spectators and community members seeking parking alternatives during the marathon are encouraged to consult the City of West Hollywood’s website for a directory of parking structures and municipal lots, including operating hours and rates. Carpooling and utilizing public transportation, taxis, or ridesharing services are recommended.
For further details regarding the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon, including road closures and alternative access routes, individuals can reach out via email, phone at (213) 542-3000, or by visiting the official Los Angeles Marathon website. Media representatives interested in obtaining credentials for the event should apply through the McCourt Foundation.
For inquiries specific to the City of West Hollywood regarding the marathon or associated street closures, please contact the City’s Event Services Division at (323) 848-6502.
Way to go, my friend! those hills at the end, I did not know they were there. Then again, what can you expect, it’s Los Angeles! Come out and do Chicago some time, it’s a great race. Getting harder to get into, but not like NY