Old Zoo Half Marathon
- Date
- June 14, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 12K
From the Organizer
Join us for the 2nd annual Old Zoo Half Marathon! This event starts and ends at the Old Los Angeles Zoo area and features a half marathon and a 12K course. Both courses are relatively flat and lead you through scenic trails. Grab your running gear and join us!
This year's commemorative animal medal will be an elephant . Join us and collect your unique finisher medal!
Given that last year's registration sold out completely, we strongly encourage you to register early to secure your spot, as space is limited.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Old Zoo Half Marathon?
- Old Zoo Half Marathon is a running event held in Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Old Zoo Half Marathon?
- Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA at 4801 Griffith Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Old Zoo Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Old Zoo Half Marathon
Jun 14, 2026