Los Angeles Marathon 2010 – LA Marathon 2010 Info

Los Angeles Marathon 2010 – LA Marathon 2010 Information Details:

* What is the date of the marathon? Sunday, March 21

* What time does the race start? Wheelchairs – 6:55am, Hand cycles – 7:00am, All other participants – 7:24am

* Where does the race start and finish? The race starts at Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012. The race ends on Ocean Avenue and Santa Monica Blvd. in Santa Monica.

* The Marathon course is point to point. What’s the best way to get to the start? Please visit our Parking/Shuttles page for more information.

* Do you allow iPods/mp3 players? Yes.

* Do all participants receive finisher medals? All finishers in the Marathon and NPN LA 5K will receive medals

* Will you be mailing out finisher certificates? Your Marathon finish time will be posted on our website after the race and you will receive an email message the evening after the race with your results. Official results and an Electronic Finisher Certificate will be emailed to all finishers 30 days after the race.

* Is the Marathon course a certified course? The course has been certified by USA Track & Field and is a Boston Marathon qualifier.

* Are walkers permitted? Yes, walkers and race walkers are part of the L.A. Marathon. However, walkers are asked to start near the end of the pack to avoid being crowded or bumped by the faster participants. It is suggested that walkers and slower participants consider using a fanny pack that accommodates a water bottle.

* Is there a time limit to complete the Marathon? No, however streets re-open to traffic at an approximately 13-minute per mile pace. At that time, participants still on the course will be required to move into the curb lane or on to the sidewalk and obey all traffic signals. The finish line will remain open to an 8 hour time limit

* How will by time be recorded? The 2010 Honda LA Marathon presented by K-Swiss will be using the Chronotrack B-Tag timing system. Your timing chip will be attached to the back of your bib and you need not remove the chip from the bib. You must wear your bib on the front of your shirt to receive your official time.

* Are wheelchair participants permitted? Yes, there is a separate wheelchair division.

* Are skates, skateboards, bikes or carriages of any kind allowed on the Honda LA Marathon presented by K-Swiss course? No, if you are caught on the Marathon course with any of these, you will be directed off the course immediately.

More info and race results can be found at the site.