Congrats! Weldon Kirui
Conqur Endurance Group, the company that organizes Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon wants the world to know that anything is possible and they already have over 24,000 runners from around the world ready to prove it. This weekend, they take on a series of endurance events including the iconic course that starts at Dodger Stadium and ends at the Santa Monica Pier.
Gear Up!
In order to run your best marathon, you’ll need the proper motivation and the proper gear to look and feel your best.
Join over 120 vendors, world-class brands and products and services that fuel, support, and motivate runners, friends and family at the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon Health & Fitness Expo is at the Los Angeles Convention Center in the days before the main run. The Expo with 45,000 expected attendees it is one of the biggest events of the year at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The Health and Fitness Expo is free and open to the public The Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon Health & Fitness Expo is at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17. Hours are 10am – 7pm on Friday and 9am – 5pm on Saturday.
Shake It Out!
This year Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon wants you to meet the professional runners and if you’re a student you can even learn from them.
25 – 30 participants in the Students Run LA (SRLA) program will join the professional runners scheduled to toe the start line at the 2018 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon, for the official pre-race shake-out run at Griffith Park, Friday morning March 16th. Approximately 3,500 SRLA runners will take part in the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon again this year. Students Run LA challenge at-risk secondary students to experience the benefits of goal-setting, character development, adult mentoring and improved health by providing them with a truly life-changing experience: The training for and completion of the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon.
Hey, runners!!!
The Press is right here with ya!
Pre-Race Kick-Off Press Conference takes place 11AM on Friday morning at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Attending media will have an opportunity to learn about the elite field competing for the $100,000 prize purse. This year’s men’s race promises to be special as the Champions from the last three years are set to compete. The 2017 winner Elisha Barno (KEN), the 2016 winner Weldon Kirui (KEN) and the 2015 winner Daniel Limo (KEN) will test their experience over the Stadium to the Sea course against a deep international field. The women’s professional field is headlined by defending Champion, Hellen Jepkurgat, alongside Olena Shurkhno (UKR) and two Ethiopians, Dire Tune and Tsehay Desalegn.
Select athletes, including the returning Champions in the wheelchair division, Alicia Ibarra and Laurens Molina, will be at the press conference to discuss race strategy. There will be a moderated Q&A, followed by breakout interview opportunities with the professional athletes.
Wanna run around Dodger’s
Stadium with First and Second Graders???
On Saturday, March 17, 4,500 athletes will take part in the 2018 LA BIG 5K and LA 1/2K Kids Run at Dodger Stadium. The family-focused race includes striking views of Los Angeles as the 5K course takes runners through Elysian Park and finishes at the iconic Dodger Stadium. The LA BIG 5K is sold out and registration has closed. Few spots remain for the LA 1/2K Kids Run, a quarter mile run for kids between the recommended ages of 3-8. Participating kids will receive race bib, T-shirt, medal (made from rubber to be kids’ safe) and goody bag provided by Big 5. Entry fee in the LA 1/2K Kids Run is $15 and walk-up registration is available on Saturday morning until the race reaches capacity.
Marathon Sunday: March 18th
Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star third baseman Justin Turner will join dignitaries and race officials at the start line at Dodger Stadium. Serving as an honorary starter, Turner will help send off participants in this year’s Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon on their 26.2-mile journey to the finish line in Santa Monica. www.lamarathon.com
