COURSE MAP
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WATER STATIONS
There are 25 fully-staffed aid stations at each mile featuring water. Electrolyte Stations are located at every odd number mile beginning at Mile 3. Ultima Replenisher Red Raspberry will be provided at the Electrolyte Stations. At the Water Stations featuring both products, electrolyte tables will be first, followed by water. Participants are advised to continue moving through the Water Station if the first tables are too crowded, to conveniently obtain fluids. CLIF SHOT® Energy Gels will be available for participants just prior to Water Station 20.
MEDICAL STATIONS
There is medical support at both the Start and Finish Lines and along the course. Medical vans are staged at miles 6, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24. Medical tents are located at the Finish Line and in the Post Food & Fluid Area on Ocean Ave in Santa Monica. A massage tent is also located at the Finish Line. All treatment will be provided by licensed professionals including physicians, nurses, therapists and medical trainers.
WATER/MEDICAL STATION LOCATIONS
| Mile | Water Station | Medical Station |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunset Blvd, just north of Marion Ave | |
| 2 | Broadway, mid block between Cesar Chavez Ave and Ord St | |
| 3 | Main St, near Cesar Chavez Ave | |
| 4 | Grand Ave, between 1st St and Temple St | |
| 5 | Bellevue Ave, just east of Douglas St | |
| 6 | Sunset Blvd and Mohawk St | Sunset Blvd. and Rosemount Ave. |
| 7 | Sunset Blvd, between Vendome St and Westerly Terrace | |
| 8 | Hollywood Blvd, between Virgil Ave and Lyman Pl | Sunset/Hollywood/Prospect – small park area |
| 9 | Hollywood Blvd, between Hobart Blvd and Serrano Ave | |
| 10 | Hollywood Blvd, west of Bronson Ave | Hollywood Blvd and Gower St. |
| 11 | Hollywood Blvd, just east of Highland Ave | |
| 12 | Sunset Blvd, between Vista St and Gardner St | Sunset Blvd. and Gardner St. |
| 13 | Sunset Blvd, west of Hayworth Ave | |
| 14 | Sunset Blvd, west of Sunset Plaza Dr | San Vicente Blvd. and Cynthia St |
| 15 | Santa Monica Blvd, between Ramage St and Willey Ln | |
| 16 | Little Santa Monica Blvd, between Rexford Dr and Crescent Dr | Burton Way and Rexford in Rexford Park |
| 17 | Little Santa Monica Blvd, just west of Charleville Blvd | |
| 18 | Santa Monica Blvd, between Thayer Ave and Fairburn Ave | Santa Monica Blvd and Westholme Ave |
| 19 | Santa Monica Blvd, East of Veteran Ave centered at Kelton Ave | Ohio Ave, west of Sepulveda Blvd |
| 20 | VA Grounds – Dowlen Dr in front of American Red Cross | |
| 21 | VA Grounds – Eisenhower Dr, just west of Wadsworth Theatre | |
| 22 | San Vicente Blvd, just west of Bundy Dr | San Vicente Blvd and Gretna Green Wy |
| 23 | San Vicente Blvd, between 25th St and 24th St | |
| 24 | San Vicente Blvd, 1300 block | San Vicente Blvd and 11th St |
| 25 | Ocean Ave, just past Marguerita Ave |
RESTROOMS
There are portable restrooms located at the start, along the entire course just past each water station and at the Finish Line.
PODS GEAR CHECK
PODS Gear Check will be available for participants wishing to check-in personal items prior to the start of the race. The PODS Gear Check will be located in Lot K at Dodger Stadium, along the first base side. PODS Gear Check will close promptly at 6:45AM. Please plan accordingly. Participants will be able to retrieve their checked items immediately after crossing the Finish Line in Santa Monica along Ocean Ave. Please note: The Honda LA Marathon is not responsible for lost and stolen items. Please do not check valuables.
CLOCKS AND MILE MARKERS
Digital clocks are positioned at locations throughout the course. Digital clocks provide the elapsed event time (gun time). Mile markers will be positioned at each mile. Digital clocks at the finish line will display unofficial finish times. The elapsed event time begins with the Marathon’s Male Elite Start at 7:24AM.
DROPPING OUT
For runners unable to finish the course, Down Drop Runner vans will be available at various Water Stations from miles 7-23. If you would like to drop out of the Honda LA Marathon, make your way to a Water Station. These vans will provide runners adequate transportation back to the Central Drop Area on Colorado and 2nd Streets in Santa Monica, which is approximately four blocks from the Finish Area. Runners who have dropped out of the race may not cross the Finish Line as they will be disqualified and barred from future Honda LA Marathons.