Griffith Park Resolution Run
Griffith Park Resolution Run: a New Year's trail half through LA's iconic park.
Race Date
Jan 3, 2027
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, January 3, 2027
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 12K, 5K, 15K, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Mixed
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 393
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
Start your year with a bang on the trails of Griffith Park. This low-key half marathon draws about 190 runners, many from the local area and a handful from across four states. With a 15% repeat rate, it's a quiet favorite for those seeking a scenic, challenging course without the crush of a mega-race.
The course is roughly 90% trail, winding through the park's rugged terrain. After a start at Shane's Inspiration, runners tackle the Upper Old Zoo Trail and Bill Eckert Trail, where hills reward with sweeping views. A downhill asphalt section follows, then rolling hills on 'Tetris' before a fast, flat trail finish. Despite the official elevation data showing flat, the description confirms real undulations—so expect a rolling, honest effort.
The vibe is intimate and community-driven, with a T-shirt for all finishers. While the field is small, the energy is genuine—perfect for a New Year's resolution run. If you want a low-key, scenic trail challenge in the heart of LA, this is your race.
Race-provided description
Celebrate The New Year With Us! Join us for 2027 and help us make it even better! We're giving out some goodies to the first couple registrations so don't miss out and register now! Our Half Marathon course is roughly 90% on a trail with the remaining 10% on asphalt. Below is a quick overview of the course. The start of the course is at Shane's Inspiration in Griffith Park. Mile 1: Upper Old Zoo Trail Mile 2: Bill Eckert Trail (Hills with beautiful views!) Miles 3-5: Mainly downhill on asphalt Miles 6-8: Rolling Hills (Tetris) Mile 9: All downhill Miles 10-13: Quick flat trail to the finish! Our 12K shares the same start line as the Half Marathon. Miles 1-3: You will pass through the old Griffith Park Zoo and zoom through some hills Mile 4: All downhill Miles 5-7+: Quick flat trail to the finish! Our 5K is a nice and quick route around the golf course. 15K Relay Create a team of 3 and each run a 5K loop. Compete in any of our 3 divisions for the relay! Coed, Male, Female
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, January 3, 2027
Start Time
7:15 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt (no exchanges until after the race)
Start Location
4800 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90027
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
mixed
Scenery
Park, Forest
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick564 years running
~189 finishers a year
shrinking
15% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 4 states
winner 1:18:43
typical high 64°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
45°
Afternoon (High)
64°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
67%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 393 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
393
Median time
2:39:02
Latest turnout
198
States
11
Turnout by year
2025–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Griffith Park Resolution Run?
The Griffith Park Resolution Run is held on Sunday, January 3, 2027, starting at 7:15 AM.
Where does the Griffith Park Resolution Run take place?
It takes place in Los Angeles, California.
What distances does the Griffith Park Resolution Run offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 12K, 5K, 15K, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Griffith Park Resolution Run course flat and good for a PR?
The Griffith Park Resolution Run is a rolling hills, loop course course.
How many people run the Griffith Park Resolution Run?
HalfRuns has finish records for 393 runners who have completed the Griffith Park Resolution Run.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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