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Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K
Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K is a half marathon, 5K and Kids Run event held in Pasadena, California. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, January 17, 2027. About 10,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- January 17, 2027
- Location
- Pasadena, CA
- Field size
- ~10,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, January 17, 2027
- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Distances
- Half, 5K, Kids Run
- Field size
- About 10,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- runproject.org
- Official website
- mccourtfoundation.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM PST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K
A Pasadena event touring landmarks like the Colorado Street Bridge and Old Town, with a finish at the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium, expecting over 10,000 participants for its 10th anniversary in 2026.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; scenic course past the Colorado Street Bridge, Old Town Pasadena and Caltech; finishes at the historic Rose Bowl
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Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K: common questions
- When is the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, January 17, 2027.
- Where is the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K held?
- In Pasadena, California.
- What distances does the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K offer?
- Half, 5K and Kids Run.
- How many people run the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K?
- About 10,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runproject.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K start?
- 7:00 AM PST.
- What is the course like at the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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