Distances & Courses
Distances
The LA BIG 5K is the Saturday 5K as part of the Los Angeles Marathon weekend. The course starts and finishes in the shadows of Dodger Stadium. It shares a start line location with the Los Angeles Marathon and winds through Elysian Park to finish steps from Dodger Stadium.
After the LA Big 5K is one of our favorite events of the weekend: the LA Kids Run. This event is perfect for future marathoners ages 3 - 8.
This fun 5K is open to runners and walkers of all abilities! It is the perfect event for Marathoners looking for a shakeout run the day before and for family and friends who want to be part of the Marathon weekend experience but not up for 26.2 miles!
- Date: March 16, 2024
- Start Time: 8:00am
- Start Line: Dodger Stadium
- Finish Line: Dodger Stadium
The LA Kids Run is a point-to-point course that starts at the Los Angeles Marathon start line and ends at the nearby LA Big 5K finish line.
- Date: March 16, 2024
- Time: 9:30am
- Location: Dodger Stadium
- Ages: Recommended for kids 3 - 8 years old
- Distance: 1/2km
Medal & T-Shirt
All registered participants will receive this ASICS technical t-shirt. All finishers will receive this exclusive finisher medal when they cross the Finish Line.
Challenge Medals
Make it a marathon weekend to remember with the LA Double Play.
Conquer 29.3 miles over two days to earn the LA Double Play medal by participating in LA Big 5K and the Los Angeles Marathon! You'll earn three medals: one from the 5K, one from the marathon, and the special challenge medal you'll receive at the marathon finish line.
• LA Big 5K - March 16, 2024
• Los Angeles Marathon - March 17, 2024
Qualifying participants will earn their challenge medal at the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon.
Run 3 5K’s and earn 4 Medals
Challenge yourself to get better with each race, or run with your loved ones for the fun of it. Race three 5Ks and earn four medals in total - one for each of them and then a special challenge medal at the end of the last race at the LA Big 5K.
- Santa Monica Classic 5K – September 10, 2023
- Rose Bowl 5K – January 21, 2024
- LA Big 5K - March 16, 2024
Qualifying participants will earn their challenge medal at the 2024 LA Big 5K. Please use the same email address for all registrations.
LA Kids Run
Join us for this kid-friendly event returning in March!
- Date: March 16, 2024
- Time: 9:30am
- Location: Dodger Stadium
- Ages: Recommended for kids 3 - 8 years old
- Distance: 1/2km
Finisher Medal & Participant T-Shirt
All registered participants will receive this ASICS technical t-shirt. All finishers will receive this exclusive finisher medal when they cross the Finish Line.
Challenge Medals
All new in 2024, we're offering the Kids Run LA Challenge Medal!
- Santa Monica Classic Kids Run – September 10, 2023
- Rose Bowl Kids Run – January 21, 2024
- LA Kids Run - March 16, 2024
Qualifying participants will earn their challenge medal at the 2024 LA Kids Run. Please use the same email address for all registrations.