LA Road Runners
Official training program of the Los Angeles Marathon
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Los Angeles Marathon
Los Angeles, CA, CA 92001 United States
Train for the Los Angeles Marathon with LA Road Runners
Committing to complete 26.2 miles is an incredible goal and whether you’re a first timer or aiming for a personal record (PR) it is one that requires proper preparation! Our LA Road Runners program has the resources to gear you up for your best Los Angeles Marathon.
LARR’s 26 week in-person training program has the tools and support you need, as well as exclusive race day perks. The training program kicks off in mid-September, but you can join any time. With locations in Santa Monica, Griffith Park, and Newport Beach LARR combines professional coaching, experienced pace leaders, and insider resources with the camaraderie of a group. Walkers, runners, and run/walkers welcome - no matter your pace, fitness level or experience.
- 26-week In-Person Coached Training Program with Pace Leaders
- Locations in Santa Monica (Saturday), Griffith Park (Saturday), and Newport Beach (Sunday).
- Wednesday Track Night (Santa Monica)
- Thursday night Online Chat
- ASICS LARR Training Shirt and Racing Singlet
- Access to Rose Bowl stadium locker room at the 2024 Rose Bowl Half Marathon
- Access to exclusive meet up area at the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon
- Access to Corral B at the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon
- Exclusive product discounts and samples
- Special Meet Ups at Dodger Stadium
- Weekly newsletter with coach tips, training resources, and insider news.
- Downloadable Training Plans for the Los Angeles Marathon, Rose Bowl Half Marathon and Santa Monica Classic.
Join our LARR Community
LARR’s community extends beyond the local area and our training program. We realize not everyone who trains for the Los Angeles Marathon is able to attend in-person coached meetings. That doesn’t mean they can’t take advantage of important resources and education. Sign up for free to get weekly updates and tips.
- Weekly newsletter with coach tips, training resources, and insider news.
- Downloadable Training Plans for the Los Angeles Marathon, Rose Bowl Half Marathon and Santa Monica Classic.
- Weekly online chats with LARR Head Coach and special guests.
- Invitation to Special Meet Ups at Dodger Stadium
LARR Events & Meet-Ups
March 2, 2024 | 7am
LARR Meet Up at Dodger Stadium (Enter Gate A; Meets in Lot G)
Preview the first 6 Miles of the LA Marathon - this Run / Walk training event is free and open to LARR Members, Friends, Run Clubs.
* ASICS Shoe Demos
* Electrolit and Naturade sampling
* Recovery Zone with Evolution PT and LA Sports Massa
* Meet the Ambassadors
* Member Shirt Pick Up
* and more!
Just show up
LARR Santa Monica (Sept - Mar)
Saturdays | 7am
Meets at the Totem Pole, Santa Monica
LARR – Griffith Park (Sept to Mar)
Saturdays | 7am
Meets at Shane's Inspiration Playground in Griffith Park.
LARR Newport Beach (Sept to Mar)
Sundays | 7am
Meets at Muth Nature Center, Newport Beach.
Track Night - Santa Monica
Wednesdays | 6:30pm (on-going September to March)
Meets at Santa Monica High School Track.
Online Coach Chats
Thursdays | 6:30pm
All welcome. Meets on Zoom
September 14 to March 14
Training Plans
LA Road Runners (LARR) trains and supports those who wish to participate in the Los Angeles Marathon, Santa Monica Classic, Rose Bowl Half Marathon and other races through training programs, expert coaching, social events, information sharing, and coaching tips. Below you'll find downloadable training plans for the LA Marathon. Click here to learn more about the LA Marathon Training Plans then download the plan that is right for you!
Good for advanced beginners or intermediate runners or walkers who want a bit more speed work.
For intermediate runners or walkers who are ready for the next level. This training plan has slightly higher weekly mileage and speed work.
For advanced runners who are comfortable with lots of speed work and higher mileage.
For advanced, competitive runners who are ready for higher weekly mileage and significant speed work.
LARR FAQS
LA Road Runners (LARR) is a premier training program based in Los Angeles that supports runners and walkers who wish to participate in the Los Angeles Marathon and all McCourt Foundation races including the Rose Bowl Half and 5K, the Charity Challenge 13.1, Santa Monica Classic 5K/10K and the LA Big 5K.
LARR has two membership options:
LARR’s Online program is free and available to anyone who registers for the 2023 Los Angeles Marathon or is interested in training for TMF races. This program includes downloadable training plans, weekly email newsletters with coaching tips, access to online resources, and invitations to special live and virtual meet up events.
LARR’s Club / Group Training program is available for those who want in-person coached workouts in a group setting. It includes coached long runs/walks in Santa Monica on Saturday mornings with the official pace team for the Los Angeles Marathon; Wednesday coached track nights at Santa Monica High School. Plus ASICS team shirts, exclusive race day access at the Rose Bowl Half and the Los Angeles Marathon; Corral B access at the Los Angeles Marathon and more! There is a fee for the Group Training program.
LARR Online is free. The Group Training program is $150 but early bird rates apply.
Registration for LARR will open this summer. Group Training kicks off in September and lasts 26 weeks.
The LA Road Runners training season will last for 26 weeks starting in September 2023 and ending on March 17, 2024.
While most of our members are training for the Los Angeles Marathon, the Group Training program is available to anyone training for the Rose Bowl Half or the Charity Challenge 13.1.
LARR welcomes runners, walkers, and run/walkers. We have pace groups for faster and slower runners; beginners and seasoned marathoners!
The Group Training program will accept new members until February 29, though please note that some benefits are time sensitive – such as access to corral B that closes January 31 – so the sooner you sign up, the more you will get out of your membership.
Each LARR member is paired with a pace leader and a group that sticks together during the workout. In addition, Coach David will send out a link with the course prior to the workout so you can download it onto your phone.
LARR Shirts are available for our Group Training members to pick up at in-person events such select training runs/walks, at races, and special meet ups.
LARR Group Training members get access to the Rose Bowl Stadium locker rooms at the Rose Bowl Half & 5K on January 21, 2024
Los Angeles Marathon participants have exclusive access to special meet up location in Dodger Stadium on race morning, March 17,2024 (must be registered for LARR and the race by February 28, 2024) and are given access to seeded corral B (must be registered by January 31, 2024).
Our weekly trainings are limited to Group Training members only but we offer special meet ups throughout the season that all LARR members are invited to attend. This includes large scale meet ups at Dodger Stadium, as well as localized events hosted with our sponsors. Days and times vary – details will be posted in the newsletter as they become available.
Race day perks are limited to those who have paid for the Group Training program.
Yes, you will still have access to race day perks.
LARR memberships do NOT include entry to the Los Angeles Marathon or Rose Bowl Half Marathon. You will need to register separately.
Please reach out to our Coach David Levine at DavidL@mccourtfoundation.org for help being placed in pace group. You can reach LARR Program Coordinator Lucie Murray at larr@mccourtfoundation.org with questions about membership.
There are no refunds or transfers for a LA Road Runners membership for any reason including an event cancellation, an event conducted at a shorter distance or as a virtual event, or the event being rescheduled.
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