The History of the L.A. Marathon The Los Angeles Marathon, first held in 1986, was inspired by the success of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games hosted in Los Angeles. Since its inception, the marathon has grown into one of the largest and most iconic marathons in the United States,

Use this map to pick a spot to see the LA Marathon in person on Sunday, March 16, from Dodger Stadium to Century City.

Runners started at Dodger Stadium, winding their way through Los Feliz, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Brentwood before finishing in Century City.