Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Halloween Half Marathon & 5K

Sunday, October 28, 2018 • Los Angeles, CA • Course Map

Set for its 9th annual running in 2018 along a mostly flat course that takes runners from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the campus of the University of Southern California to downtown L.A. and back, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Halloween Half Marathon sees runners come dressed out in every costume you can imagine — zombie Hooters waitresses, Superman, skeletons, rodeo clowns, and much, much more.

The race features an out-and-back route that starts and finishes at L.A. Live, the entertainment complex located near the Staples Center, the home of the NBA’s Lakers. From there, the course takes runners on a pair of out-and-back stretches that lead away from the Staples Center and back, with the first taking runners south toward the L.A. Memorial Coliseum and Exposition Park.

Runners make their way to the University of Southern California campus, turning around just before reaching the campus proper, and then head back north past the finish line and into downtown Los Angeles.

The next stretch of the course brings runners into and then west of downtown Los Angeles, taking them through MacArthur Park and the Koreatown neighborhood, known as one of the most exciting places to eat in America to David Chang, world-renowned chef and founder of the Momofuku Restaurant Group, David Chang.

Runners reach the second turnaround point just before reaching the Miracle Mile (near mile 8 of the half marathon course). From here, runners turn around and head back to the finish line at the Staples Center.

Runners will have four hours to finish the half marathon — note that this time is according to each runner’s own personal chip time, not the overall starting gun time for the race. For those who don’t feel up to running 13.1 miles, the event also hosts a 5K race.

Runners at the 2013 Rock 'n' Roll Los Angeles Halloween Half. (Photo by Channone Arif/flickr)

Runners at the 2013 Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Halloween Half. (Photo by Channone Arif/flickr)

Race Weather & Climate

Famous for its mild temperatures and sunny skies throughout most of the year, the Los Angeles area typically experiences moderately warm to mild conditions in the mid-fall season, as October has brought record temperatures here as low as 41°F (in 1971) and as high as 108°F (in 1987).

On race day (Oct. 28), the average low is 56°F and the average high is 77°F.

Past Results

Course Map

See the race route map for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Halloween Half Marathon here.

Starting Time

6:45 AM

Course Time Limit

  • 3 hours, 30 minutes – half marathon
  • 1 hour – 5K

Fees

  • $69.99 – $89.99 for the half marathon
  • $35.99 – $39.99 for the 5K
  • price may increase as race day approaches

Registration

To reserve your spot in 2018 running of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Halloween Half Marathon, register online at Active.com here.

Official Race Website

runrocknroll.com

Comments

Ever run in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Halloween Half? Share your impressions here, or post your review in the Comments below.

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8 comments… add one
  • shirley green September 25, 2018, 12:55 pm

    Credit card statement confirms I registered on 10/27/17.
    I did not save confirmation papers.
    How can I check to see if I am confirmed for this years 5K walk

    Reply
  • shirley green September 25, 2018, 12:53 pm

    I paid for 5K on 10/27/17 and credit card statement confirms it. I did not keep a copy of confirmation number. Please reply to “kaneohe@charter.net”

    Reply
  • Martha Cisneros November 9, 2017, 1:00 pm

    I would like to see my photos for The Rock and Roll half marathon on October 29, 2017. Will I received them in the mail?? Thank you!!!

    Reply
  • Lillian Chacon October 31, 2016, 3:19 pm

    RockinRoll Series Oct. 30, 2016
    Where are the 5K Results…w did have chip!

    Reply
  • Lillian Chacon October 31, 2016, 3:12 pm

    Lillian Chacon
    Was unable to find my 5K results for Bib 7421 October 30, 2016 RocknRoll Event. Please advise. 5K runners did have timing chip band on shoes.

    Reply
  • Patrick October 1, 2016, 12:47 am

    How many people typically run in this race?

    Reply
  • Teri September 19, 2016, 12:25 am

    What is the medal

    Reply

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