FAQs
event title
Charity Half Marathon
Los Angeles, CA, CA 92001 United States
Event
March 17, 2024
The Charity Half Marathon and Los Angeles. Marathon
- The Charity Half marathon follows much of the Los Angeles Marathon’s Stadium to the Stars course including starting and finishing at the official Start and Finish Lines, but cuts out approximately 5 miles just after the first mile and then rejoining just past mile 6.
- The Charity Half Marathon course is not an official Half Marathon with a distance of approximately 13.7 miles (compared to the official 13.1 miles). There will be a timing mat at 13.1 miles for those looking to get an accurate and comparable Half Marathon time.
8:15am
Dodger Stadium
Santa Monica Blvd, at the corner of Avenue of the Stars, in Century City
- The Charity Half Marathon time limit is 3 hours and 45 minutes after the last runner crosses the Start Line. However we do allow those who finish slower on open streets (finish on the sidewalk, with cars on the road).
- Charity Half Marathon Participants keeping a pace slower than 17:00 minutes per mile should be aware that the course will reopen to vehicular traffic on a rolling basis.
- There is NO dedicated gear check for the Charity Half Marathon.
- Charity Half Marathon participants can utilize the Marathon gear check if you arrive early to Dodger Stadium.
Yes! Friends and family are encouraged to join. Check out our spectator info page here
No, there is no race hospitality for purchase for the Charity Half Marathon
As of 2024, the Charity Half Marathon is now eligible for the Double Play Medal. Participants must register and complete both the LA Big 5K on Saturday, March 16 and the Charity Half Marathon on Sunday, March 17 to earn the Double Play Medal.
- No, the Charity Half is a fundraising event. There is a Top Male and Top Female Award for the Charity Half.
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REGISTRATION
You can register here.
- Team TMF registration – run for free when you join Team TMF and commit to fundraising $650
- Other non-profit charity partner: you can participate with any of our official charity partners. Learn more here
March 13 or at sellout, whichever comes first
No, we do not offer refunds, deferrals, or transfer of registrations.
BIB PICK UP
Bib pick up is March 15 (10am – 7pm) and March 16 (9am – 5pm) at the Health & Fitness Expo at Dodger Stadium
At Dodger Stadium
Bib numbers will be assigned dynamically when you check it. We do not pre-set bib numbers.
No, all participants must pick up their own bibs.
No, we do not mail bibs.
At bib pick up at the Expo
COURSE
Yes, we will have an aid station approximately every mile starting at mile 2.
- All aid stations will have Electrolit and Water
- Mile 12 will have GU energy gels
This is to be confirmed. Check back closer to the race for details.
Yes, at all aid stations there are participant portopotties
Yes, there are 10 medical stations on course located at every mile beginning at Mile 6. In addition there is medical at the Finish line and inside the Finish Festival
- LA Road Runner Pace Leaders will lead groups with the following finish times: 1:30; 1:40; 1:50; 2:00; 2:10; 2:20; 2:30; 2:45; 3:00
- Official Pace Leaders will be spread out in the corrals, in order, from finish times of 1:30 (Corral A) to 3:00 (Open Corral) wearing a blue LARR t-shirt and holding a sign with the projected finish time.
- They will be found in their appropriate corrals, based on finish times. Slower than 3:00 will be in the Open Corrals.
We recommend checking out our parking and transportation page for all the details.
Yes, checking out our parking and transportation page for all the details.
TEAM TMF
TMF stands for “The McCourt Foundation.” Team TMF is The McCourt Foundation’s charity team – by running with us, you commit to raising money to support our mission of striving to cure Neurological diseases while empowering communities to build a healthier world.
No, signing up for Team TMF means you are fundraising for The McCourt Foundation. If you would like to fundraise for another charity, you should reach out to them directly for your registration link. A list of our nonprofit partners can be found here.
- Fundraising commitments vary by event. The LA Marathon, Charity Half Marathon, and Rose Bowl Half Marathon have a fundraising commitment of $650. The Rose Bowl 5K has a $350 fundraising commitment. The Santa Monica Classic 5K & 10K and LA Big 5K have a $150 fundraising commitment.
- Los Angeles Marathon: In order to join Team TMF for the LA Marathon or Charity Half Marathon, you must commit to fundraising $650 by March 11, 2024.
No – your entry is included with your fundraising commitment as long as your commitment is met by the deadline.
- Team perks vary per event. Some of the perks include a team shirt along with the event shirt and medal, your name on your bib, VIP hospitality for the LA Marathon and Rose Bowl Half + 5K, and access to our exciting incentive program.
- Los Angeles Marathon Team perks include:
- FREE entry into the Los Angeles Marathon
- Exclusive Team TMF t-shirt
- Personalized Bib (must be registered by 2/15/24)
- LA Road Runners pro-membership
- Private Area near the Start Line (includes coffee, continental breakfast, heaters, private gear check)
- Preferred corral access
- Official event finisher medal and participant t-shirt
- Access to our fundraising rewards program, and more!
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No, we do not offer refunds, deferrals, or transfer of registrations.
NONPROFIT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
The Los Angeles Marathon Nonprofit Partnership Program is an opportunity for nonprofits to utilize the Los Angeles Marathon, Charity Half Marathon and LA Big 5K as a platform to create awareness about their mission and raise funds for their organization.
You can find a list of all our official non-profit partners and their contact information by event. Los Angeles Marathon Nonprofit Partners , Charity Half Marathon Nonprofit Partners , LA Big 5K Nonprofit Partners
Fundraising commitments will vary by team. Please reach out to the team you are interested in directly for more information.
- To be considered for the Nonprofit Partner Program, all organizations must:
- Be a 501c3 and operating for 1+ years
- Commit to prepaying for the minimum number of entries. Participating Partners: 15 entries for the Marathon ($170/entry) and/or Charity Half Marathon ($135/entry). 5K Partners: 40 entries for the LA Big 5K ($40/entry)
- Commit to the fundraising minimums for your team. Participating Partners: $650 fundraising minimum per team member. 5K Partners: $150 fundraising minimum per team member
If you are interested in becoming a nonprofit partner, click here to be added to our interest list.