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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
2%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Los Angeles Dwtn Usc Campus, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Los Angeles, CA
Population
3,857,897
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Old Zoo Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
6
Days to train
- Race
- Old Zoo Half Marathon
- Date
- June 14, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Old Zoo Half Marathon?
- Old Zoo Half Marathon is a running race held in Los Angeles, California on June 14, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Old Zoo Half Marathon?
- Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California at 4801 Griffith Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Old Zoo Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Old Zoo Half Marathon
Jun 14, 2026