Los Angeles Marathon 2027: spectator guide and weekend itinerary

19 to 21 March 2027 · ExpectedLos Angeles, United States

Los Angeles Marathon takes runners a few hours and spectators all day. This guide gives supporters cheer points they can reach by public transport, plans the expo day and race eve around tired legs, and fills the recovery day in Los Angeles.

Tours in Los Angeles Hotels for these dates

Airport to Start: Dodger Stadium; finish: Century City

LAX is 30 to 60 minutes from most areas; the LAX/Metro Transit Center links to the K and C lines. Burbank (BUR) and Long Beach (LGB) are easier for some venues.

Stadium to the stars: from Dodger Stadium through Hollywood to Century City.

Public transport directions to Start: Dodger Stadium; finish: Century City

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Koreatown	Central, on the metro, great food.
Mid-range	Downtown and Santa Monica	Downtown for venues, Santa Monica for the beach.
Splurge	Beverly Hills and West Hollywood	Classic luxury hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Line LA
Mid-range: Hotel Figueroa
Splurge: The Beverly Hills Hotel

Links search the nights from 18 March to 22 March. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual marathon weekend schedule for 19 to 21 March 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival and expo

Wednesday 17 March

Runners collect bibs at the expo. Companions can split off for a half-day.

Half-dayCelebrity homes tour Half day · Low walking
Open-top van through Beverly Hills.
EatLeo's Tacos Al pastor truck

Day before the race

Thursday 18 March

Runners rest their legs: pick seated or slow outings, then an early pasta dinner.

Easy outingTaco and street food tour Evening · Food · Nightlife
East LA or Downtown.
EatPhilippe the Original French dip since 1908

Race day

Friday 19 March

Spectators: pick two cheer points you can reach by public transport, then meet at the finish.

Cheer pointHollywood Boulevard (Metro B Line).
Cheer pointRodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.
EatPark's BBQ Korean BBQ

Recovery day

Monday 22 March

Sore legs: boats, buses and long lunches beat walking tours today.

Easy outingGetty Center Half day · Indoor · Low walking
Free museum on a hill; parking is paid.
Rain or heat backupWarner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood Half day · Family · Indoor
Working studio backlot.

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Santa Monica and Venice bike tour

Beach path.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Catalina Island day trip

Ferry from Long Beach or San Pedro.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Disneyland Resort

Anaheim, 45 minutes south.

See times and prices

Half day · Family · Indoor

Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood

Working studio backlot.

See times and prices

California Science Center (Space Shuttle).
Natural History Museum.
Santa Monica Pier.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Food · Nightlife

Taco and street food tour

East LA or Downtown.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Catalina Island day trip

Ferry from Long Beach or San Pedro.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Disneyland Resort

Anaheim, 45 minutes south.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Universal Studios Hollywood

Theme park and studio tram.

See times and prices

After dark

Hollywood rooftops, Silver Lake bars.

Ten tours worth booking for Los Angeles Marathon

Tour	Length	Good for
Celebrity homes tour	Half day	Tired legs
Santa Monica and Venice bike tour	Half day	Families
Catalina Island day trip	Full day	Families
Getty Center	Half day	Bad weather, Tired legs
Disneyland Resort	Full day	Families
Malibu wine safari	Half day	Food lovers
Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood	Half day	Families, Bad weather
Universal Studios Hollywood	Full day	Families
Hollywood sign hike	Half day	Families
Taco and street food tour	Evening	Food lovers, Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Grand Central Market Downtown food hall
Guelaguetza Oaxacan in Koreatown
Langer's Deli Pastrami
Leo's Tacos Al pastor truck
Philippe the Original French dip since 1908
Park's BBQ Korean BBQ

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Indoor · Low walking

Getty Center

Free museum on a hill; parking is paid.

See times and prices

Half day · Family · Indoor

Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood

Working studio backlot.

See times and prices

LACMA.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
Petersen Automotive Museum.

Getting around on event days

Metro rail and buses take TAP cards or contactless; trains are useful for downtown, Exposition Park, Inglewood (K Line), Long Beach (A Line) and Pasadena (A Line).
Distances are long: allow 45 to 90 minutes between venues at peak hours.
Uber and Lyft are the default; ask about event-day pickup zones.

Day trips from Los Angeles

Malibu: 1 hour
Catalina: 1 hour by ferry
Santa Barbara: 2 hours

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Los Angeles Marathon.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Los Angeles Marathon 2027?

The next edition is 19 to 21 March 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Start: Dodger Stadium; finish: Century City?

LAX is 30 to 60 minutes from most areas; the LAX/Metro Transit Center links to the K and C lines. Burbank (BUR) and Long Beach (LGB) are easier for some venues. Stadium to the stars: from Dodger Stadium through Hollywood to Century City.

Where should I stay for Los Angeles Marathon?

For most visitors the best base is Downtown and Santa Monica: Downtown for venues, Santa Monica for the beach.

What else can we do around Los Angeles Marathon?

Good short outings in Los Angeles include Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood, Hollywood sign hike, Celebrity homes tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Los Angeles Marathon?

Family-friendly picks: Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood, Universal Studios Hollywood, Hollywood sign hike. California Science Center (Space Shuttle).

How far is Start: Dodger Stadium; finish: Century City from Los Angeles centre?

About 16 km in a straight line. Stadium to the stars: from Dodger Stadium through Hollywood to Century City.

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