About the Griffith Park Run
The longer course threads through Griffith Park's major trails and climbs to a final peak, so there is real elevation here and a genuine sense of moving through the park rather than around its edges. The shorter option stays flat and runs under tree cover, which makes a difference on a warm morning in Los Angeles. Both routes are on dirt trail, not pavement.
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Distances & Start Times
5K2/6/2027 10:00$55
13.1 Miles2/6/2027 07:30$95
Top Dog Division (No shirt included)2/6/2027 10:00$55
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