Name: Runyon Canyon Half Marathon
Start: 2026-12-05
End: 2026-12-05
Location: Los Angeles

About the Event

Experience breathtaking vistas and challenging terrain at the Runyon Canyon Half Marathon. Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, this race promises an unforgettable journey through one of the city's most iconic natural settings.
Participants will start their adventure by navigating winding trails that wind around steep hillsides, offering panoramic views of the sprawling urban landscape below. The course is designed to test runners' endurance and resilience as they ascend and descend along rugged paths lined with native vegetation and scenic overlooks.
Runyon Canyon Park provides not only a stunning backdrop but also a vibrant atmosphere filled with enthusiastic supporters cheering on every runner. Whether you're an avid trail runner or looking for your first half marathon experience, this event offers the perfect blend of challenge and beauty to leave lasting memories.
As runners make their way through the canyon's diverse terrain, they'll encounter various checkpoints where volunteers provide hydration and encouragement. The race culminates in a finish line celebration that recognizes every participant’s achievement with lively music and refreshments.
Join us on December 5, 2026, for an exhilarating day of running amidst nature at its finest.

Races Offered

Runyon Canyon Half Marathon

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

07:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Los Angeles.

thermostat Temperature

8.3° / 20.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.3° / 18.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 8m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

4.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

67.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:51

nightlight Sunset

17:46

About Los Angeles

Learn more about the host city, Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is the most populous city in the U.S. state of California, and the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Southern California. With an estimated 3.87 million residents within the city limits as of 2025, it is the second-most populous city in the United States, behind New York City, and the largest city in the Western United States. The city has an ethnically and culturally diverse population, and is the principal city of a metropolitan area of 12.9 million people (2024). Greater Los Angeles, a combined statistical area that includes the Los Angeles and Riverside–San Bernardino metropolitan areas, is a sprawling metropolis of over 18 million residents.