Stadium To Sea: 2012 Honda LA Marathon Registration Is Open
Start of 2011 Honda LA Marathon. Photo courtesy of Honda LA Marathon.
Runners, take your mark. Registration for the 2012 Honda LA Marathon opened this morning. The 26.2 mile race is slated for Sunday, March 18, 2012.
Over 25,000 participants are expected for the third annual "Stadium to the Sea" route which starts at Dodger Stadium and ends at the Santa Monica Pier. The route boasts ample sightseeing spots like Grauman's Chinese Theater and Rodeo Drive.
“This is a world-class route that is fast and fun, whether you’re an elite runner or a first-time marathoner,” said LA MARATHON LLC Chief Operating Officer Nick Curl. “There’s no better way to see Southern California than running the streets of Los Angeles from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica, with so many great neighborhoods in between. Building on two years of experience with this fantastic course, the 2012 race is shaping up to be our best yet.”
While the registration fee - $145 - deems pricey, it covers more than just participation in the race. Also included in the fee is admission to a two-day pre-race expo at Dodger Stadium on March 16 and March 17, free runner shuttles to the race's starting point, on-course nourishment and support, access to the finish line festival, a race tee, a collectible finisher's medal and more.
The LA Marathon aims to raise $4 million for charity in 2012. Runners may choose to race for the "I Run 4 Something" charity campaign.
Beginning on Saturday, September 10, LA Roadrunners, the marathon's official training program, invites participants to lace up and get out.
