Sunday’s 37th LA Marathon is the major running event of the weekend, but Saturday’s semi-main event was a big deal as well.
Actually, there were two of them. The sold-out LA Big 5K began at 8 a.m. at Elysian Park at Dodger Stadium. Then at 9:15 it was time for the LA Big 1/2K Kids Run, with the same start line.
The 5K was open to runners of all ages. Participants could run or walk and strollers were allowed.
The 1/2K Kids Run was recommended for children ages 2-10.
Sunday’s main event begins at Dodger Stadium with starts of 6:45 a.m. (elite women) and 6:55 a.m. (elite men, full field), respectively. It is expected to have some 16,000 runners. The 26.2-mile run will begin at Dodger Stadium and swing through Downtown Los Angeles, Little Tokyo, Hollywood and other areas.
When runners get to Brentwood, they will double back on San Vicente, Sepulveda and Santa Monica Blvd. on their way to finishing at Avenue of the Stars in Century City.