Los Angeles Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm day, manage hydration, pacing
Runners will face a temperature rise from 61°F at the start to 89°F by the finish, with a low humidity of 13%. A light headwind from the southeast will affect miles 2 and 16, while a tailwind will assist from miles 5 to 9 and 21. It is crucial to adjust pacing and increase hydration frequency as temperatures climb, particularly on the downhill stretches in the early miles.
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The Los Angeles Marathon (formerly known as the City of Los Angeles Marathon) is an annual running event typically held each spring in Los Angeles, California, since 1986. The marathon was inspired by the success of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games hosted in Los Angeles, and has become one of the largest marathons in the country, with more than 25,000 participants, thousands of volunteers, and hundreds of thousands of spectators. Source
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Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.